To convert ODS to XLS, choose your ODS spreadsheets above, adjust the options if needed and press "Convert to XLS". The XLS downloads instantly: free, with no sign-up, and the file never leaves your device.
About the ODS to XLS Converter
Need to turn a ODS file into XLS? This free converter changes ODS spreadsheets into XLS in a few seconds, right in your browser. People usually convert because many tools and portals only accept Excel or CSV files, while XLS gives you an Excel 97–2003 workbook. XLS files open in every version of Excel, LibreOffice Calc, Google Sheets and WPS Office.
Spreadsheets are read and written with SheetJS, the open-source spreadsheet engine used by thousands of data apps, so every sheet, row and value is handled accurately. Because everything happens on your own device, your spreadsheets are never uploaded, stored or seen by anyone else, which makes it safe for customer lists, salary sheets, GST data and API exports.
What to expect: every sheet in the workbook is converted; formulas are exported as their calculated values, while text such as PIN codes and phone numbers with leading zeros stays intact.
How to use the ODS to XLS Converter
- Click "Choose files" or drag your ODS spreadsheets onto the box. You can add several at once.
- Choose whether to convert all sheets or only the first one.
- Press "Convert to XLS". The conversion runs on your device and shows its progress.
- Download each XLS file, or use "Download all (ZIP)" when you converted several.
- Open the result in every version of Excel or LibreOffice Calc to check it; your original ODS is never changed.
Tips & benchmarks
- XLS holds at most 65,536 rows and 256 columns per sheet; larger data is cut at that limit.
- Merged cells are unmerged and their value is kept in the first cell, which keeps the data easy to filter and import.
- Keep the file name simple (letters, numbers and hyphens) if you plan to upload the XLS to a website or government portal.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert ODS to XLS?
Click "Choose files", select your ODS spreadsheets, adjust the options if you want, and press "Convert to XLS". The XLS downloads immediately; with several files you can download everything as one ZIP.
Is this ODS to XLS converter free and safe?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark. The conversion runs inside your browser, so your spreadsheets never leave your phone or computer and nothing is stored on News Appite's servers.
Are formulas, formatting and all sheets kept?
Every sheet is converted (or only the first, if you choose). Formulas are exported as their current values, and cell colours and fonts are not carried over because formats such as CSV, JSON and SQL cannot store them.
Can I convert several ODS files at once?
Yes. Add as many ODS files as you like; they are converted one after another and you can download them individually or together as a ZIP.
Does it work on iPhone, Android and Mac?
Yes. The converter works in any modern browser, including Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, macOS and Linux. No app is needed.
What is the difference between ODS and XLS?
ODS (OpenDocument Spreadsheet) is a open-standard spreadsheet best suited to LibreOffice Calc users and open, vendor-neutral data archiving. XLS (Microsoft Excel 97–2003 Workbook) is a legacy binary spreadsheet best suited to older Excel versions, legacy ERP and bank systems and portals that only accept .xls.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no upload limit, because nothing is uploaded. The practical limit is your device's memory: files of a few hundred megabytes work on most computers, and phones handle smaller files comfortably.
Can I convert ODS to XLS offline?
The conversion itself runs on your device and nothing is uploaded. You only need an internet connection to open the page and, the first time, to download the conversion engine.
How do I convert ODS to XLS in Excel?
In Excel choose File → Save As and pick the format. This converter does it without Excel installed.
ODS ko XLS kaise kare?
Is page par "Choose files" dabaiye, apni ODS file chuniye aur "Convert to XLS" par click kijiye. XLS file turant download ho jaati hai. Ye bilkul free hai, sign-up nahi chahiye, aur aapki file kisi server par upload nahi hoti.
ODS vs XLS: format comparison
| ODS | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | OpenDocument Spreadsheet | Microsoft Excel 97–2003 Workbook |
| Type | Open-standard spreadsheet | Legacy binary spreadsheet |
| Created by | OASIS, 2005 (ISO/IEC 26300) | Microsoft, Excel 97 (BIFF8) |
| Compression | ZIP-compressed XML | Binary |
| File extension | .ods | .xls |
| MIME type | application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet | application/vnd.ms-excel |
| Best for | LibreOffice Calc users and open, vendor-neutral data archiving | Older Excel versions, legacy ERP and bank systems and portals that only accept .xls |
| Opens in | LibreOffice Calc, OpenOffice, Excel, Google Sheets and Collabora | every version of Excel, LibreOffice Calc, Google Sheets and WPS Office |
What is a ODS file?
ODS is the OpenDocument spreadsheet format used by LibreOffice Calc. Like XLSX it supports multiple sheets and formulas, but it is an open ISO standard favoured by open-source users and many public bodies.
What is a XLS file?
XLS is the binary format Excel used from 1997 to 2003. It is limited to 65,536 rows and 256 columns per sheet, but many banks, ERPs and government portals still export or demand XLS files.
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