ODS to XLSX Converter — Convert OpenDocument Spreadsheets to Excel

Need to convert ODS files to XLSX? Total Excel Converter handles the job quickly and accurately, keeping your data, formatting, and formulas intact. Our ODS to XLSX converter:

Preserves cell formatting, formulas, and charts
Converts hundreds of ODS files in one batch
Works offline — no files uploaded to the cloud
Provides command-line interface for automation
Includes a 30-day free trial with no limitations

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ODS vs XLSX: What Is the Difference?

ODS (OpenDocument Spreadsheet) is an open standard format used by LibreOffice Calc, Apache OpenOffice Calc, and Google Sheets. It is part of the OASIS OpenDocument specification and stores spreadsheet data in a ZIP-compressed XML structure. ODS is widely used in government agencies, educational institutions, and organizations that prefer open-source software.

XLSX is the default spreadsheet format for Microsoft Excel since version 2007. It is an Office Open XML format that also uses ZIP-compressed XML internally. XLSX dominates in corporate environments, financial services, and any workflow built around the Microsoft Office ecosystem.

While both formats store similar data — cells, formulas, charts, and styles — they are not fully interchangeable. Opening an ODS file in Excel can cause formula errors, shifted layouts, or lost chart formatting. Converting ODS to XLSX with a dedicated tool ensures that every element transfers cleanly.

How to Convert ODS to XLSX

Step 1. Launch Total Excel Converter. The left panel displays a folder tree for quick navigation.
Step 2. Browse to the folder that contains your ODS files. The file list in the center shows all supported spreadsheets.
Step 3. Check the ODS files you want to convert. Use Check All to select every file in the folder for batch conversion.
Step 4. Click XLSX in the format toolbar at the top of the window.
Step 5. Set the destination folder and adjust any settings in the conversion wizard (paper size, sheet selection, header/footer).
Step 6. Press Start. The converter processes all selected files and saves the XLSX output to your chosen folder.

Total Excel Converter - ODS to XLSX interface

The entire conversion takes seconds, even for large batches. Your original ODS files remain untouched.

Command-Line Conversion

Total Excel Converter includes a command-line interface that lets you convert ODS to XLSX from scripts, batch files, or scheduled tasks. Example:

ExcelConverter.exe C:\Data\report.ods C:\Output\report.xlsx

This makes it easy to integrate ODS-to-XLSX conversion into automated workflows, ETL pipelines, or server-side processes.

Why Use Total Excel Converter?

Batch processing. Select hundreds of ODS files and convert them to XLSX in a single run. It won't take much longer for the program to process a thousand files than a single one.

Formatting preservation. Fonts, cell colors, borders, merged cells, number formats, and conditional formatting survive the conversion. Your XLSX files look just like the ODS originals.

Formula support. Cell formulas, cross-sheet references, and named ranges are translated from ODS syntax to Excel syntax automatically.

Built-in viewer. Preview any spreadsheet before conversion to verify that the source data is correct.

No cloud uploads. All processing happens locally on your PC. Confidential financial data, HR spreadsheets, or trade secrets never leave your machine.

20+ output formats. Besides XLSX, convert ODS to PDF, DOC, HTML, CSV, XML, SQL, DBF, LaTeX, DIFF, SYLK, and more — all from the same tool.

Online Converters vs Desktop Converter

Feature	Online Tools	Total Excel Converter
File size limit	10–100 MB	No limit
Batch conversion	Limited or paid	Unlimited
Privacy	Files uploaded to cloud	100% offline
Speed	Depends on connection	Instant (local)
Automation	API (paid plans)	Built-in command line
Formatting quality	Basic	Full preservation
Pricing	Subscription	One-time $49.90

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When Do You Need ODS to XLSX Conversion?

There are several common scenarios where converting OpenDocument spreadsheets to Excel format is necessary:

Corporate compatibility. Most enterprises standardize on Microsoft Office. If your team or clients use Excel, sending ODS files creates friction — formatting breaks, macros fail, and pivot tables may not render. Converting to XLSX eliminates these issues.
Data analysis tools. Power BI, Power Query, and many business intelligence platforms import XLSX natively but have limited or no ODS support. Converting first ensures a clean data import.
Collaboration. When sharing spreadsheets with external partners, XLSX is the safest choice. Nearly every spreadsheet application can open XLSX without compatibility warnings.
Archiving. While ODS is an open standard, XLSX has become a de facto archiving format in many industries due to its ubiquity. Long-term storage in XLSX ensures that files remain accessible on virtually any system.
Migration from LibreOffice. Organizations moving from LibreOffice to Microsoft 365 need to bulk-convert existing ODS archives. Total Excel Converter handles this migration in batch mode, preserving all data.

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