XLS to ODS Converter

Convert XLS to ODS online quickly and easily. Just upload your file, convert it, and download the ODS in seconds.

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What is XLS ?

XLS is a file format used by Microsoft Excel to store spreadsheet data. It allows users to organize, analyze, and visualize data in tabular form, making it a versatile tool for various data management tasks.

XLS format  ▶

What is ODS ?

ODS (Open Document Spreadsheet) is a file format used for storing spreadsheet data in a structured manner. It is part of the Open Document Format (ODF) standard and is commonly used by various spreadsheet applications for data analysis and management.

ODS format  ▶

How to Convert XLS to ODS in Just a Few Steps

  1. Upload your XLS file
    Drag and drop your XLS file, click 'Select Files' to upload from your device, or import directly from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or paste a URL.
  2. Choose ODS as output format
    The converter is preset to ODS, but you can select any other output format before converting.
  3. Adjust settings (optional)
    If you like, tweak output options such as resolution, quality, or compression before converting.
  4. Convert the file
    Click the 'Convert' button. The conversion takes only a few seconds.
  5. Download your converted file
    Download the converted file to your device, or save it directly to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.

Why Convert XLS to ODS file?

XLS is the older Microsoft Excel format, while ODS is the spreadsheet format used by LibreOffice and OpenOffice Calc. Converting XLS to ODS lets you open and edit an Excel spreadsheet in the open-source office suites, useful when you work in LibreOffice or need your data in the open ODS format rather than the Microsoft one.

The conversion keeps your data and formatting while switching to the ODS container that Calc works with. This is especially helpful in mixed environments where some people use Excel and others use LibreOffice. If you have received an XLS file but prefer the open-source suite, or a system expects ODS, this conversion bridges the gap between the two spreadsheet worlds.

Start converting XLS to ODS now — it’s fast, safe, and completely online!

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