How to convert XLSX to ODS
To convert XLSX to ODS, upload your XLSX 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 XLSX 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 XLSX file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Reasons to switch from XLSX 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.
XLSX vs ODS
| Property | XLSX | ODS |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Office Open XML Spreadsheet | OpenDocument Spreadsheet |
| Released | 2007, Microsoft (ECMA-376) | 2005, OASIS (ISO 26300) |
| Family | Spreadsheet | Spreadsheet |
| Opens in | Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, Numbers | LibreOffice Calc, OpenOffice, Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets |
| Best for | budgets and financial models; reports with several sheets | LibreOffice users; open-source and government workflows |
Steps to convert XLSX to ODS
- Drop your XLSX 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 XLSX to ODS?
Drop your XLSX 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 XLSX 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 XLSX 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 XLSX 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.