# Convert XLSX to ODS

> Convert XLSX to ODS online for free in seconds. Files are processed in a secure, isolated sandbox and deleted automatically. No sign-up, no watermarks.

URL: https://www.converterrr.com/xlsx-to-ods

- Runs in an isolated cloud sandbox with LibreOffice: files are deleted automatically, and the job uses cloud credits.
- Engines: LibreOffice (cloud).
- API: available. `POST /api/v1/jobs` with `"output_format": "ods"` (paid plans).
- More: [Spreadsheet converter](https://www.converterrr.com/spreadsheet-converter), [XLSX converter](https://www.converterrr.com/xlsx-converter), [Compress XLSX](https://www.converterrr.com/compress-xlsx).

## How to convert XLSX to ODS

1. **Add your XLSX files.** Drag and drop XLSX files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
2. **Choose ODS.** ODS is already selected. Open Options if you want to change quality, size or metadata.
3. **Convert.** Click Convert. Files are processed in a secure cloud sandbox and are usually ready in seconds.
4. **Download your ODS.** Download each ODS file, or everything at once as a ZIP.

## Good to know

- XLSX files are typically used for spreadsheets in Excel, Google Sheets and Numbers, while ODS is best for spreadsheets in LibreOffice.
- This conversion runs on LibreOffice in an isolated cloud sandbox. Files are encrypted in transit and deleted automatically.

## XLSX vs ODS

|  | XLSX | ODS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full name | Microsoft Excel Workbook | OpenDocument Spreadsheet |
| Type | Spreadsheet | Spreadsheet |
| Extensions | .xlsx | .ods |
| MIME type | application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet | application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet |
| Best for | spreadsheets in Excel, Google Sheets and Numbers | spreadsheets in LibreOffice |
| Properties | open standard | open standard |

**XLSX:** XLSX is the modern Excel workbook format with formulas, multiple sheets, charts and formatting.

**ODS:** ODS is the open spreadsheet format used by LibreOffice Calc.

The other way around: [convert ODS to XLSX](https://www.converterrr.com/ods-to-xlsx).

## Related conversions

- [ODS to XLSX](https://www.converterrr.com/ods-to-xlsx) (cloud)
- [XLSX to PDF](https://www.converterrr.com/xlsx-to-pdf) (cloud)
- [XLSX to CSV](https://www.converterrr.com/xlsx-to-csv) (cloud)
- [CSV to ODS](https://www.converterrr.com/csv-to-ods) (cloud)
- [XLSX to HTML](https://www.converterrr.com/xlsx-to-html) (cloud)
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- [XLSX to XLS](https://www.converterrr.com/xlsx-to-xls) (cloud)
- [Numbers to ODS](https://www.converterrr.com/numbers-to-ods) (cloud)
- [TSV to ODS](https://www.converterrr.com/tsv-to-ods) (cloud)
- [XLSX to TSV](https://www.converterrr.com/xlsx-to-tsv) (cloud)

## Convert XLSX to other formats

[XLSX to PDF](https://www.converterrr.com/xlsx-to-pdf), [XLSX to CSV](https://www.converterrr.com/xlsx-to-csv), [XLSX to HTML](https://www.converterrr.com/xlsx-to-html), [XLSX to XLS](https://www.converterrr.com/xlsx-to-xls), [XLSX to TSV](https://www.converterrr.com/xlsx-to-tsv)

## Convert other formats to ODS

[CSV to ODS](https://www.converterrr.com/csv-to-ods), [XLS to ODS](https://www.converterrr.com/xls-to-ods), [Numbers to ODS](https://www.converterrr.com/numbers-to-ods), [TSV to ODS](https://www.converterrr.com/tsv-to-ods)

## XLSX to ODS: frequently asked questions

### How do I convert XLSX to ODS?

Drop your XLSX file onto the converter above, make sure ODS is selected, and click Convert. When it's done, download the ODS file — it usually takes a few seconds.

### Is it safe to convert XLSX to ODS here?

Yes. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection to an isolated sandbox that's created for your job only, then both the original and the result are deleted automatically.

### Is the XLSX to ODS converter free?

Yes. Cloud conversions like this one use credits, and you get free credits every day (3 without an account, 10 with a free account).

### Will converting XLSX to ODS reduce quality?

No — ODS preserves the content of your XLSX file as faithfully as the format allows.

### Can I convert multiple XLSX files at once?

Yes. Add up to 5 files at a time without an account, 10 with a free account and up to 500 on paid plans, then download them individually or as a single ZIP.

### Can I convert ODS back to XLSX?

Yes — use our ODS to XLSX converter. Note that converting back and forth between formats can't recover detail lost to lossy compression.