How to convert XLSX to XLT
- Add your .XLSX file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .XLT in a few seconds.
- Download your new .XLT file.
What to expect
- The output is a legacy binary template, so opening it creates a new workbook rather than editing the template.
- The 97-2003 format is limited to 65,536 rows and 256 columns and lacks features from newer Excel versions.
- Content beyond those limits, or relying on newer features, may be truncated or dropped.
Frequently asked questions
What does converting XLSX to XLT actually do?
It saves your workbook in the older Excel 97-2003 binary format as a template, so opening the result creates a new workbook from it rather than editing it directly. Data and most formatting are preserved within the limits of the legacy format.
Why convert XLSX to XLT?
To create a reusable template in the classic Excel format, or to share with software that only handles the Excel 97-2003 format.
Are there limits I should know about?
The 97-2003 format is capped at 65,536 rows and 256 columns and does not support features added in later Excel versions, so large or feature-rich workbooks may lose data or functionality.
Where does XLT open?
Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice Calc, Google Sheets, and WPS Office all support the XLT template format.
Programs that convert XLSX: Microsoft Excel · IBM Lotus Symphony · PlanMaker · NeoOffice · LibreOffice Calc · OpenOffice.org Calc
