Convert WKS to XLS (Excel)
Convert WKS spreadsheet documents to XLS (Excel) format, edit and optimize documents online and free.
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The WKS file extension represents Microsoft Works Spreadsheet, a part of the Microsoft Works suite. First introduced in 1987, Works was designed as a streamlined, affordable alternative to Microsoft Office. The WKS format specifically handled spreadsheet data, facilitating tasks such as budgeting, data analysis, and inventory management. Despite its simplicity, it enabled users to perform essential functions like data sorting, basic calculations, and charting. Over time, Microsoft phased out Works in favor of the more advanced Office suite, yet WKS files remain a legacy format, occasionally encountered in archival data and older systems.
The XLS file extension, short for "Excel Spreadsheet", is a legacy format used by Microsoft Excel for storing spreadsheet data. Introduced with Excel 2.0 in 1987, it was the primary format until the introduction of XLSX in 2007. XLS files contain data organized in rows and columns, supporting formulas, macros, and various formatting options, making them essential for data analysis and financial reporting. Despite being replaced by the more robust and secure XLSX format, XLS files remain widely used in many legacy systems and applications.
Choose your WKS spreadsheet document for uploading to our WKS converter.
For an advanced conversion, use the WKS to XLS (Excel) optional tools available on the preview page and click the Convert button.
When the conversion status changes to successful, click on the Download button to get the final XLS (Excel) spreadsheet document.
To change WKS format to XLS, upload your WKS file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your WKS file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted XLS file afterward.
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cd to WKS file location or include path to your input file.