Convert XLSX to XLS

Convert one or more XLSX 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 older compatibility is required.

Preserve Formulas

Yes

Attempts to keep formulas intact instead of converting them to static values during the conversion.

Preserve Formatting

Yes

Keeps original cell formatting, fonts, colors, borders, and alignment during conversion.

Preserve Macros

Yes

Keeps VBA macros from the XLSX file when saving as XLS, if macros are present.

Remove Comments

Deletes all cell comments from the spreadsheet during conversion.

From Sheet:

Specifies the first sheet number to include in the export. Leave blank to start from the first sheet.

To Sheet:

Specifies the last sheet number to include in the export. Leave blank to include all sheets until the end.

Password Protect Output

Applies a password to open the XLS file. You'll be prompted for the password if enabled.

Remove Personal Information

Removes personal metadata such as author name, company, and file history from the spreadsheet.

How to use this XLSX to XLS Converter?

Choose Files: Click 👆 on the Choose Files button and choose input XLSX files, or you may drag and drop XLSX 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 XLSX files are sent to the server for conversion. This all happens in a lightening speed ⚡.
Output: Once the XLSXs 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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