To convert XLS to XML, choose your XLS spreadsheets above, adjust the options if needed and press "Convert to XML". The XML downloads instantly: free, with no sign-up, and the file never leaves your device.
About the XLS to XML Converter
Convert XLS to XML online for free, with no account and no watermark. XLS is a legacy format limited to 65,536 rows, so switching to XML is the quickest way to get well-formed XML for enterprise integrations, RSS and sitemaps, SOAP APIs and regulated data exchange.
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; the first row is used as column names, which you can switch off.
How to use the XLS to XML Converter
- Click "Choose files" or drag your XLS spreadsheets onto the box. You can add several at once.
- Set the root and row element names and whether the first row holds the column names.
- Press "Convert to XML". The conversion runs on your device and shows its progress.
- Download each XML file, or use "Download all (ZIP)" when you converted several.
- Open the result in browsers or VS Code to check it; your original XLS is never changed.
Tips & benchmarks
- Arrays become repeated elements and keys that are not valid XML names are made safe automatically.
- 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 XML to a website or government portal.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert XLS to XML?
Click "Choose files", select your XLS spreadsheets, adjust the options if you want, and press "Convert to XML". The XML downloads immediately; with several files you can download everything as one ZIP.
Is this XLS to XML 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 XLS files at once?
Yes. Add as many XLS 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 XLS and XML?
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. XML (Extensible Markup Language) is a structured markup data best suited to enterprise integrations, RSS and sitemaps, SOAP APIs and regulated data exchange.
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.
How do I convert XLS to XML in Excel?
In Excel choose File → Save As and pick the format. This converter does it without Excel installed.
XLS ko XML kaise kare?
Is page par "Choose files" dabaiye, apni XLS file chuniye aur "Convert to XML" par click kijiye. XML file turant download ho jaati hai. Ye bilkul free hai, sign-up nahi chahiye, aur aapki file kisi server par upload nahi hoti.
XLS vs XML: format comparison
| XLS | XML | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Microsoft Excel 97–2003 Workbook | Extensible Markup Language |
| Type | Legacy binary spreadsheet | Structured markup data |
| Created by | Microsoft, Excel 97 (BIFF8) | W3C, 1998 |
| Compression | Binary | None (text) |
| File extension | .xls | .xml |
| MIME type | application/vnd.ms-excel | application/xml |
| Best for | Older Excel versions, legacy ERP and bank systems and portals that only accept .xls | Enterprise integrations, RSS and sitemaps, SOAP APIs and regulated data exchange |
| Opens in | every version of Excel, LibreOffice Calc, Google Sheets and WPS Office | browsers, VS Code, Excel (XML import), Java and .NET tools |
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.
What is a XML file?
XML is a W3C standard from 1998 for describing structured data with tags. It powers RSS feeds, sitemaps, SOAP APIs, Office files and many government and banking data exchanges, including e-invoicing and GST schemas.
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