How to convert XLSX to XML
- Add your .XLSX 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 plain-text XML describing the cell data and structure, intended for machine reading.
- Charts, images, and some rich formatting are typically not preserved.
- Reliability is highest for cell values, while complex features may be simplified.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of XML do I get from an XLSX file?
The workbook is written out as a text-based XML representation of its data and structure. It is meant to be read by programs rather than used as a working spreadsheet.
Why convert a spreadsheet to XML?
To exchange the data with systems that consume XML, or to process the cell values with scripts and other tools.
Do formulas and charts survive?
Cell values are represented reliably, but formulas may be stored as text, and charts and images are generally not preserved in a plain XML export.
How do I open the XML?
Any text editor or browser can display it, and programs can parse it. To return to a spreadsheet, open it in Excel or LibreOffice Calc and save as XLSX.
Programs that convert XLSX: FileMaker Pro for Windows · Full Convert Enterprise · Microsoft Excel · Navicat Premium · FileMaker Pro for Mac · Apache OpenOffice Calc (OpenOffice.org Calc) · LibreOffice Calc
