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Convert XLS (Excel) to CSV

Convert XLS (Excel) spreadsheet documents to CSV format, edit and optimize documents online and free.

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Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet - Legacy (.xls)

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.

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Comma-Separated Values (.csv)

The Comma-Separated Values (CSV) file extension, which is pivotal in data management, is used to store tabular data such as spreadsheets or databases. Each line in a CSV file corresponds to a data record, with fields separated by commas. Originating in the early days of personal computing, CSV files were designed for data interchange, enabling ease of data transfer between different software applications. CSV remains a universally supported and straightforward format for data storage and import/export operations due to its simplicity and efficiency.

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How to convert XLS (Excel) to CSV?

  1. Upload XLS (Excel) File

    Choose your XLS (Excel) spreadsheet document for uploading to our XLS (Excel) converter.

  2. Select XLS (Excel) Tools

    Choose any XLS (Excel) to CSV converter tools for a customized conversion, and click Convert.

  3. Download Your CSV

    Let the conversion process finish, then download your CSV spreadsheet document.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to change XLS format to CSV?

To change XLS format to CSV, upload your XLS file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your XLS file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted CSV file afterward.

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Convert XLS (Excel) to CSV on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to XLS (Excel) file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your XLS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert XLS_INPUT_FILE --to csv

Convert XLS (Excel) to CSV on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to XLS (Excel) file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your XLS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert XLS_INPUT_FILE --to csv

Convert XLS (Excel) to CSV on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to XLS (Excel) file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your XLS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert XLS_INPUT_FILE --to csv

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