How to convert XLS to ODS
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Add your XLS files
Drag and drop XLS files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
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Choose ODS
ODS is already selected. Open Options if you want to change quality, size or metadata.
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Convert
Click Convert. Files are processed in a secure cloud sandbox and are usually ready in seconds.
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Download your ODS
Download each ODS file, or everything at once as a ZIP.
XLS vs ODS
From
XLS · Microsoft Excel 97–2003
XLS is the legacy binary Excel format used before 2007.
- Type
- Spreadsheet
- Extension
- .xls
- MIME
- application/vnd.ms-excel
- Best for
- older Excel workbooks
Legacy formatProprietary
All XLS conversions →To
ODS · OpenDocument Spreadsheet
ODS is the open spreadsheet format used by LibreOffice Calc.
- Type
- Spreadsheet
- Extension
- .ods
- MIME
- application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet
- Best for
- spreadsheets in LibreOffice
Open standard
All ODS conversions →Need it the other way around? Convert ODS to XLS.
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XLS to ODS: frequently asked questions
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