How to convert XLS to ODS?
You can convert XLS to ODS with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose XLS files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your XLS's.
You can also click to select XLS files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste an XLS file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with XLS files to ODS is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on ODS from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's ODS or something else.
- Download your ODS files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted ODS files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each ODS.
On desktop platforms, you can download the ODS files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the ODS's with other apps.
About the formats
| 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.| 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.Common questions about converting XLS to ODS
Can I convert XLS to ODS in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple XLS's to ODS's simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing XLS's to convert to ODS.
Pasting XLS files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting XLS files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert an XLS file to ODS, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big XLS's, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert XLS 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 XLS 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 XLS's to ODS safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your XLS 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 XLS'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 XLS to ODS?
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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