How to convert ODS to XLS
- Add your .ODS file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .XLS in a few seconds.
- Download your new .XLS file.
What to expect
- XLS is capped at 65,536 rows and 256 columns - rows beyond that limit are silently cut during export.
- OpenFormula functions with no XLS equivalent are replaced by their last-calculated value rather than the original formula.
- Macros written in LibreOffice Basic are not carried over into the
.xlsoutput.
Frequently asked questions
Is XLS the same as XLSX?
No - XLS is the binary Excel 97-2003 format limited to 65,536 rows, while XLSX (Excel 2007+) supports over a million rows and is the better choice unless the destination software specifically requires the old format.
Will I lose data converting ODS to XLS?
Not for typical spreadsheets, but rows beyond 65,536 are cut, some non-standard formulas become static values, and any LibreOffice macros are dropped.
Does Excel open ODS files without converting first?
Yes - Excel has supported ODS directly since Excel 2007 SP2, so you only need to convert if the destination requires the
.xls format specifically.Should I use XLS or XLSX?
Use XLSX unless the receiving software predates Excel 2007 - XLSX has no row or column limits and preserves more spreadsheet features.
