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XLS to CSV converter

Convert XLS to CSV online from any device with a free converter.

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About Spreadsheet converter

Convert XLS to CSV files online with our free spreadsheet converter. Whether you're on Windows 10, Mac, Android or iPhone, converting XLS files is quick and easy.

Spreadsheet file formats like XLSX, XLS, ODS, and CSV are commonly used for organizing and analyzing data. XLSX and XLS are associated with Microsoft Excel and support advanced features, CSV is a simpler format, storing data as plain text. Popular applications for working with tables include Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and Apple Numbers.

To change XLS to CSV just drop your file onto the upload form, pick the output format and hit the Convert button. After the conversion is finished, download your CSV file instantly. No email needed.

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XLS

Microsoft Excel Binary File Format

The XLS file format is a binary file format used by Microsoft Excel to store spreadsheet data, including text, numbers, formulas, and formatting. It is supported by various spreadsheet applications like Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice Calc, and Apache OpenOffice, as well as online tools like Google Sheets. The format organizes data into worksheets with rows and columns, supports advanced features like macros, charts, and conditional formatting, and is part of the broader Excel ecosystem, though it has been largely replaced by the XML-based XLSX format.

CSV

Comma Separated Values File

CSV is a simple, widely used file format for storing tabular data in plain text, making it easy to exchange information between different applications and systems. It is supported by numerous tools, including spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, programming languages like Python and R, and database management systems. The format consists of rows of data separated by line breaks, with each row containing values separated by commas (or other delimiters like semicolons), and it can optionally include a header row, support text encoding, and handle complex data through quoting and escaping mechanisms.

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How it works

How to convert XLS to CSV

Step 1
Click inside the file drop area to upload XLS file or drag & drop XLS file.
Step 2
Click on Convert button. Your XLS files will be uploaded and converted to CSV result format.
Step 3
Download link of result files will be available instantly after conversion.
Step 4
You can also send a link to the CSV file to your email address.
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Other Supported Conversions

You can also convert XLS into many other file formats. Please see the complete list below.

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