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ODS XML
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Convert ODS to XML

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Last verified Oct 2026

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How to convert ODS to XML

  1. Add your .ODS file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
  2. Convert it to .XML in a few seconds.
  3. Download your new .XML file.

What to expect

  • Excel 2003 XML drops macros, some chart types, and advanced formatting present in ODS 1.3.
  • The flat .fods format keeps formulas in OpenFormula notation and is better for version control, but Excel cannot open it.
  • Both .fods and Excel 2003 XML are uncompressed text, so the output file will be larger than the original .ods.

Frequently asked questions

Can I open the converted XML in Excel?
Yes, if you export as Excel 2003 XML - Excel recognizes this format directly. The .fods format is not supported by Excel; open it in LibreOffice Calc instead.
Are formulas preserved when converting ODS to XML?
Yes, in both Excel 2003 XML and .fods output. The notation differs between formats, but standard formula logic is preserved.
What if I need a custom XML schema rather than a spreadsheet format?
Export to CSV first (one sheet at a time), then transform it to your target XML schema using a scripting tool - there is no single-step Save As for arbitrary XML structures.
Is ODS already an XML format?
Yes - an .ods file is a ZIP archive containing XML files, mainly content.xml. Renaming it to .zip and extracting that file gives you the raw ODF XML.
Learn about the formats: .ODS · .XML
Programs that convert ODS: Microsoft Excel · Apache OpenOffice Calc (OpenOffice.org Calc) · LibreOffice Calc