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XLS converter

Anyfile converts an Excel 97–2003 workbook to XLSX, ODS, CSV or TSV for free, right in your browser: the file is never uploaded. Drop it below and pick what it becomes.

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What XLS can become

XLS to XLSXExcel workbookValues and formulas: kept, with number formats and every sheet
XLS to ODSOpenDocument spreadsheetValues and formulas: kept, with number formats and every sheet
XLS to CSVCSV fileFormulas: saved as their results: CSV holds values only
XLS to TSVTSV fileFormulas: saved as their results: TSV holds values only

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Excel 97–2003 workbook

The older binary Excel format, the default from Excel 97 until Excel 2007 moved to XML. Each sheet holds at most 65,536 rows and 256 columns.

Old spreadsheets from archives, legacy systems and software that still exports this format.

Opens in Excel, LibreOffice Calc, Numbers, Google Sheets

About XLS files

Questions

What can I convert an XLS file to?

XLSX, ODS, CSV or TSV. Drop it on this page and choose, or pick one below.

Are my files uploaded?

No. Anyfile converts them in your browser, on your device; nothing is sent to a server.

Can I convert several XLS files at once?

Yes. Drop them together and pick a format: they all convert, and you get one ZIP.