How to convert WK1 to XML
- Add your .WK1 file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .XML in a few seconds.
- Download your new .XML file.
What to expect
- The output is structured plain text; it captures cell data and structure rather than a visually formatted worksheet.
- Formulas may be exported as their results or in a schema-specific form, so verify calculated cells after conversion.
- XML is for data interchange and parsing, not for presentation - expect to open it in an editor or import it into another program.
Frequently asked questions
What does converting WK1 to XML give me?
A plain-text, tag-based representation of the spreadsheet data in nested XML elements. It is meant for structured data exchange and programmatic reading, not for viewing as a formatted worksheet.
Why convert WK1 to XML?
WK1 is an obsolete Lotus 1-2-3 binary format, and XML turns the contents into an open, human-readable text structure that other programs can parse. It is useful when another system needs to import the data.
Where can I open an XML file?
Any text editor or browser will display it, and tools like Visual Studio Code or Notepad++ make editing easy. Programs read XML; you do not run it.
Is formatting preserved in XML?
The focus is on the data and its structure rather than visual formatting. Exactly which styling is retained depends on the XML schema used; the primary goal is capturing values and their layout as structured text.
Programs that convert WK1: Microsoft Excel · Apache OpenOffice Calc (OpenOffice.org Calc) · LibreOffice Calc
