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XLS to ODS converter

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

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About Spreadsheet converter

Convert XLS to ODS 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 ODS just drop your file onto the upload form, pick the output format and hit the Convert button. After the conversion is finished, download your ODS 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.

ODS

Open Document Spreadsheet

The OpenDocument Spreadsheet (ODS) file format is an open standard for storing spreadsheet data, part of the OpenDocument Format (ODF) family, designed for interoperability and long-term data preservation. It is natively supported by applications like LibreOffice Calc, Apache OpenOffice, and Google Sheets, as well as being compatible with Microsoft Excel through import/export functionality. The format uses XML-based file structure, enabling features such as formulas, charts, conditional formatting, and macros, while maintaining a compact and efficient storage system for complex data.

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How it works

How to convert XLS to ODS

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 ODS 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 ODS 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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