How to convert XLSX to XLS?
You can convert XLSX to XLS with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose XLSX files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your XLSX's.
You can also click to select XLSX files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste an XLSX file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with XLSX 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 | .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.| 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 XLSX to XLS
Can I convert XLSX to XLS in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple XLSX's to XLS's simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing XLSX's to convert to XLS.
Pasting XLSX files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting XLSX files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert an XLSX file to XLS, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big XLSX's, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert XLSX 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 XLSX 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 XLSX's to XLS safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your XLSX 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 XLSX'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 XLSX 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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