XLS to TXT Converter

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

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What is TXT ?

The TXT file format is a simple text file that contains unformatted text. It is widely used for storing plain text data without any special formatting, making it compatible with a broad range of applications and systems.

TXT format  ▶

How to Convert XLS to TXT 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 TXT as output format
    The converter is preset to TXT, 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 TXT file?

Converting an XLS spreadsheet to TXT strips your Excel file down to plain text, leaving just the values without any formatting, formulas, or layout. This is useful when you need the raw content of a sheet as simple text — for pasting elsewhere, feeding into a program that expects plain text, or reading the data without a spreadsheet app.

Plain text opens in virtually any program on any system, so the result is lightweight and completely portable. Keep in mind that a TXT file loses the rows, columns, and calculations of a spreadsheet, leaving only the values as text. When you need the data in a proper spreadsheet, XLS or CSV is better, but when you simply want the content as plain text, TXT is the simplest form.

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

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