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Convert XLS to ODS

Counter XLS → ODS
Drop your files here .xls

    XLS is the old Excel 97-2003 format with a 65,536-row limit that newer tools struggle with. ODS is the open-standard spreadsheet format of LibreOffice and OpenOffice.

    • Free
    • No sign-up
    • Batch conversion

    Why convert XLS to ODS?

    To convert XLS files to ODS, drop them on the counter above.

    Most files convert in seconds: no queue, no email address, and the ODS result saves straight to your computer or phone.

    How to convert XLS to ODS

    1. Add your XLS files

      Drag your XLS files onto the counter or pick them with Choose files. You can add several at once.

    2. Conversion starts by itself

      Each file is converted to ODS and its row is stamped CONVERTED.

    3. Download your ODS file

      Get the file with Download. With several files you can download them all as one ZIP.

    XLS vs ODS

    PropertyXLSODS
    Full nameMicrosoft Excel 97-2003OpenDocument Spreadsheet
    TypeSpreadsheetSpreadsheet
    Multiple sheetsYesYes
    Created byMicrosoftOASIS
    Year19972005
    Extensions.xls.ods
    MIMEapplication/vnd.ms-excelapplication/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet

    About the formats

    XLS

    Microsoft Excel 97-2003

    XLS is the binary spreadsheet format of Excel 97-2003. Older accounting software and enterprise systems still produce or require it.

    All XLS conversions

    ODS

    OpenDocument Spreadsheet

    ODS is the open-standard spreadsheet format of LibreOffice Calc and OpenOffice. Many public bodies prefer it because it is an open format.

    All ODS conversions

    Frequently asked questions

    Is converting XLS to ODS free?

    Yes, completely free. No account, no daily limit, no watermark and no queue.

    Does it work on a phone?

    Yes. It works on iPhone, iPad and Android, with no app to install.

    Is there a file size limit?

    There is no size limit set by us. Files of hundreds of MB convert too; very large files take longer and are handled more comfortably on a computer than on a phone.

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