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Convert XLS (Excel) to ODS

Convert XLS (Excel) spreadsheet documents to ODS format, edit and optimize documents online and free.

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Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet (Legacy) (.xls)

XLS is a file format used by Microsoft Excel for storing spreadsheet data. It is based on the Binary Interchange File Format (BIFF) and stores information in binary format. XLS was the default file format for Excel until the release of Excel 2007 when it was replaced by the newer XLSX format, which is XML-based and has a more open structure.

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OpenDocument Spreadsheet (.ods)

The ODS file format is an OpenDocument Spreadsheet format used by applications such as OpenOffice.org Calc and LibreOffice Calc. It contains typical spreadsheet data and can be opened by several programs, including Microsoft Excel. ODS files can also be converted to other file formats like XLSX, CSV, and PDF.

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How to convert XLS (Excel) to ODS?

  1. Upload XLS (Excel) File

    Choose your XLS (Excel) spreadsheet document for uploading to our XLS (Excel) converter.

  2. Select XLS (Excel) Tools

    Choose any XLS (Excel) to ODS converter tools for a customized conversion, and click Convert.

  3. Download Your ODS

    Let the conversion process finish, then download your ODS spreadsheet document.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to change XLS format to ODS?

To change XLS format to ODS, upload your XLS file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your XLS file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted ODS file afterward.

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Convert XLS (Excel) to ODS on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to XLS (Excel) file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your XLS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert XLS_INPUT_FILE --to ods

Convert XLS (Excel) to ODS on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to XLS (Excel) file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your XLS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert XLS_INPUT_FILE --to ods

Convert XLS (Excel) to ODS on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to XLS (Excel) file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your XLS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert XLS_INPUT_FILE --to ods

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