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Convert XLS (Excel) to XLSX (Excel)

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

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Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet (Legacy) (.xls)

XLS is a file format used by Microsoft Excel for storing spreadsheet data. It is based on the Binary Interchange File Format (BIFF) and stores information in binary format. XLS was the default file format for Excel until the release of Excel 2007 when it was replaced by the newer XLSX format, which is XML-based and has a more open structure.

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Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet (.xlsx)

XLSX is a file format used by Microsoft Excel for storing spreadsheet data. Introduced with the release of Excel 2007 as part of the Office Open XML standard, it is now the default format for creating spreadsheets using modern versions of Excel. XLSX files are XML-based and have a more open structure than the older XLS format, allowing for smaller file sizes and better recovery of information from damaged files.

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How to convert XLS (Excel) to XLSX (Excel)?

  1. Upload XLS (Excel) File

    Select any XLS (Excel) file from your device to start uploading it.

  2. Select XLS (Excel) Tools

    Before clicking the Convert button, use any available XLS (Excel) to XLSX (Excel) tools.

  3. Download Your XLSX (Excel)

    When the conversion status changes to successful, click on the Download button to get the final XLSX (Excel) spreadsheet document.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to change XLS format to XLSX?

To change XLS format to XLSX, 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 XLSX file afterward.

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Convert XLS (Excel) to XLSX (Excel) 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 xlsx

Convert XLS (Excel) to XLSX (Excel) 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 xlsx

Convert XLS (Excel) to XLSX (Excel) 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 xlsx

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