Convert ODS to XLS

Convert one or more ODS files to XLS files online using this tool for free.

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Disclaimer:Please be aware that due to limited server storage, converted files will be automatically purged over time for optimal server performance.

Conversion Settings

Specifies the legacy XLS file format version for compatibility. Excel 97-2003 is recommended unless you need older compatibility.

Preserve Formatting

Yes

Keeps cell formatting, fonts, and colors from the ODS file during conversion.

Preserve Formulas

Yes

Keeps spreadsheet formulas intact where possible. Some ODS-specific formulas may be converted to values if XLS does not support them.

Preserve Pivot Tables

Yes

Attempts to retain pivot tables in the converted XLS file. Complex ODS pivot features may be simplified.

Remove Comments

Deletes all cell comments during conversion.

Password Protect Output

Applies a password to the XLS file. You will be prompted for the password during conversion.

Author Metadata:

Sets the 'Author' field in the spreadsheet metadata.

Remove Personal Information

Strips personal metadata such as creator name, company name, and file history from the output file.

How to use this ODS to XLS Converter?

Choose Files: Click 👆 on the Choose Files button and choose input ODS files, or you may drag and drop ODS files to the drop area. You may choose one or more document files. The chosen files are displayed with size information in the same drop area.
Conversion Settings: You may change the conversion parameters like quality 🎛, background color, etc., using the sliders, or color input buttons.
Conversion: Now you can click on the Convert button. This is where the ⛄ magic happens. Your ODS files are sent to the server for conversion. This all happens in a lightening speed ⚡.
Output: Once the ODSs are converted ✅ to XLSs, they appear in the download section.
Download Files: You may click 👆 on the big Download button to download ↓ all your converted XLSs, or you may download individual XLS by clicking on the respective download button.
Options: There is also a link 🔗 which you can Copy and share it using which you can download the converted XLS files.

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