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XLS to XLSX converter

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

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About Spreadsheet converter

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

XLSX

Microsoft Excel Open XML Spreadsheet

XLSX is a widely used file format for spreadsheets, developed by Microsoft as part of the Office Open XML standard, succeeding the older XLS format. It is supported by Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, and other spreadsheet applications, ensuring cross-platform compatibility. The format is based on XML and stored in a compressed ZIP container, enabling features like advanced formulas, charts, conditional formatting, and support for large datasets while maintaining smaller file sizes compared to its predecessor.

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How it works

How to convert XLS to XLSX

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 XLSX 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 XLSX 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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