How to convert XLS to ODS
To convert XLS to ODS, upload your XLS file, choose ODS as the output format and press Convert. The finished ODS file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns XLS spreadsheet files into ODS in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using LibreOffice and pandas, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your XLS file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Why convert XLS to ODS?
- Open, free standard
- Keeps sheets and formulas
- Supported by Excel
- Opens in: LibreOffice Calc, OpenOffice, Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
What to expect from this conversion
- Sheets, cell formatting, number formats and charts are carried over. Formulas are kept where the target format supports them.
XLS vs ODS
| Property | XLS | ODS |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Excel 97-2003 Workbook | OpenDocument Spreadsheet |
| Released | 1997, Microsoft | 2005, OASIS (ISO 26300) |
| Family | Spreadsheet | Spreadsheet |
| Opens in | Microsoft Excel (all versions), LibreOffice and Google Sheets | LibreOffice Calc, OpenOffice, Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets |
| Best for | old Excel versions; legacy business software | LibreOffice users; open-source and government workflows |
Steps to convert XLS to ODS
- Drop your XLS file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that ODS is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new ODS file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Check that the first row contains your column names.
- Use XLSX when you need several sheets.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert XLS to ODS?
Drop your XLS file on the converter, confirm that ODS is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the ODS file. No account or software is needed.
Is the XLS to ODS converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting XLS to ODS?
Sheets, cell formatting, number formats and charts are carried over. Formulas are kept where the target format supports them.
Will formulas and formatting be kept when converting XLS to ODS?
Sheets, cell formatting, number formats and charts are carried over. Formulas are kept where the target format supports them.
Which programs open ODS files?
ODS files open in LibreOffice Calc, OpenOffice, Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 100 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.