How to convert XLS to XLSX?
You can convert XLS to XLSX with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose XLS files from your device or cloud storageAt the top of this page, drag and drop your XLS's.
Alternatively, click on the Browse box to select files with your device's file picker, or copy and paste an XLS file by pressing Ctrl+V (or ⌘+V on Mac).
MConverter can easily import XLS's from Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.
Converting a folder with XLS files to XLSX is also supported: simply paste, drag and drop it, or use the ADD FOLDER button. - Click or tap on XLSX from the list of target formatsYou could also use the search box at the top right to quickly find the format you need, whether it's XLSX or something else.
- Get your XLSX files after MConverter has finished processing themClick on DOWNLOAD ALL to save your XLSX's to your default downloads folder, or select SAVE TO to choose another location.
You can also configure automatic file downloads during the conversion process or in the settings menu. When enabled, each XLSX file is downloaded as soon as its conversion is complete, without waiting for the others to finish.
If supported by your device, you'll see a Share icon, allowing you to directly send converted files to 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 | .xlsx |
|---|---|
| Category | Document/Office file formats |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| Mime type | application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet |
Format description
An XLSX file is an Excel Spreadsheet, designed for Microsoft Office 2007 and newer. To open XLSX files with Office 2003 or earlier, you need to convert them to XLS.Common questions about converting XLS to XLSX
Can I convert XLS to XLSX in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple XLS's to XLSX's simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing XLS's to convert to XLSX.
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 XLSX, 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 XLSX 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.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 16,007,659 files so far.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 16,007,659 files so far.
How long does it take to convert XLS to XLSX?
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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