How to convert ODS to XLS?
You can convert ODS to XLS with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose ODS files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your ODS's.
You can also click to select ODS files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste an ODS file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with ODS files to XLS is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on XLS from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's XLS or something else.
- Download your XLS files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted XLS files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each XLS.
On desktop platforms, you can download the XLS files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the XLS's with other apps.
About the formats
| File extension | .ods |
|---|---|
| Category | Document/Office file formats |
| Developed by | OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards) |
| Mime type | application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet |
Format description
Open Document Spreadsheet format. It is used by LibreOffice Calc and is similar to Excel's XLSX.| File extension | .xls |
|---|---|
| Category | Document/Office file formats |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| Mime type | application/vnd.ms-excel |
Format description
Spreadsheet compatible with Microsoft Office Excel 2003 and older.Common questions about converting ODS to XLS
Can I convert ODS to XLS in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple ODS's to XLS's simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing ODS's to convert to XLS.
Pasting ODS files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting ODS files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert an ODS file to XLS, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big ODS's, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert ODS files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert ODS files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting ODS's to XLS safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your ODS files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your ODS's and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
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How long does it take to convert ODS to XLS?
For most documents, the wait may be a minute or so. However, MConverter also supports converting larger documents, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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