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File Converters TIFF and PDF apps Forensic Freeware1) Upload ODS file to convert
Drop files here, or Click to select
Allowed file types: fasta, qif, ofx, iif, srt, ics, excel, ris, bib, ods, xls, xlsx, xlsm, csv, tsv, tab, xlsb, xltx, xlr, pxl, qpw, wb3, wq1, dbf, wk3, 123, mdb, evtx, pages, numbers, sqlite
2) Set converting ODS to XLS options
3) Get converted file
Total Excel Converter
Total Excel Converter supports almost all Excel extensions: XLS, XLSX, XLSM, XLSB, XLT, XLTM, XLTX, XLK, XLW. When the new Office is released, we will add new file types too.With Total Excel Converter you can convert Excel to PDF and add a digital signature in one go.Total Excel Converter can convert each page of your spreadsheet into a separate file.Tell Total Excel Converter to copy original time stamps if you don't want to change the date.Have an outdated Microsoft Office 2003? Update all your old files to the new format in one go. Convert XLS files to XLSX in batches.Total Excel Converter will help you to convert Excel 2003 XML Files (rare option!)Total Excel Converter has a built-in renamer to give your files new descriptive names. Include a counter, a date or worksheet name into the file name and your files will be in perfect order.Convert Excel spread sheets via our most straightforward interface.The widest list of output file types: DOC, PDF, HTML, MHT, XHTML, CSV, TXT, TIFF, JPEG, SVG, RTF, XML, XLS, XLSX, ODS, ODT, Lotus, DIFF, SYLK, LATEX, SQL, DBF, Access!Total Excel Converter can combine several Excel spread sheets into one TIFF or PDF file.Want to quickly find a file? Total Excel Converter helps you to preview any document you select.Add your logo or any other image to the header or the footer of the output file.Want more order? Add page counters or a date to every page of the output files. Sequential numbering of several folders is avaialble.Total Excel Converter can copy original time stamps if you want to keep them.When you convert Excel to PDF you can set user permissions, password-protect your files or sign with a digital signature. Get PDF, PDF/A and non-searchable PDFs.Total Excel Converter can be run via command line (get the ready-to-use command line from GUI).💾 Upload Your File: Go to the site, click on «Upload File,» and select your ODS file.
✍️ Set Conversion Options: Choose XLS as the output format and adjust any additional options if needed.
Convert and Download: Click 👉«Download Converted File»👈 to get your XLS file.
| File extension | .ODS |
| Category | Document File |
| Description | ODS is a native table format of OpenDocument. It was developed by OASIS community based on XML, and in 2006 it was recognized as international ISO/IEC 26300 standard. The electronic tables of such kind can be created or modified in OpenOffice Calc. ODS is an open source alternative to commercial DOC, XLS and PPT. The latest versions of MS Office support ODS, as well other table data processors for Windows, Linux and MacOS. Formatting can be lost if to save Excel tables into ODS |
| Associated programs | Microsoft Office 2007 Microsoft Office 2010 OpenOffice Calc |
| Developed by | Sun Microsystems |
| MIME type | application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet |
| Useful links | More detailed information on ODS files |
| Conversion type | ODS to XLS |
| File extension | .XLS |
| Category | Document File |
| Description | XLS is the most popular format for storing table data. It is native Microsoft Excel format with data stored in numbered cells that form columns and rows. The top line and left column of each table contains numbering of each cell that can contain either static or dynamic data that is calculated from formulas. XLS features powerful calculation and charts-building options, as well as rich text formatting. XLS is compatible with numerous table editors such as Calc, PlanMaker, OpenOffice, etc. |
| Associated programs | Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel Viewer OpenOffice |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| MIME type | application/vnd.ms-excel |
| Useful links | More detailed information on XLS files |
4.9 (2191 votes)=COM.MICROSOFT.* namespaced calls, certain array formulas using {} brace notation, and a few statistical functions named differently between the two specs. The converter performs best-effort translation; verify critical formulas after conversion.
To convert an ODS file to Excel: (1) drag the .ods file into the upload box above, (2) select XLS (Excel 97-2003) or XLSX (Excel 2007+), (3) click Download converted file. Cells, formulas, formatting, named ranges, and comments are preserved. Files up to 50 MB, no signup, no email.
ODS stands for OpenDocument Spreadsheet — the spreadsheet format defined by the OpenDocument Format (ODF) standard, ISO/IEC 26300. It's the native format of LibreOffice Calc and Apache OpenOffice Calc, and a supported export format in Google Sheets and most modern spreadsheet apps. ODS files are zipped XML containers — internally they look much like XLSX, but the schemas inside follow different specifications.
| Property | ODS | XLSX |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | ODF (ISO/IEC 26300) | OOXML (ISO/IEC 29500) |
| Default in | LibreOffice, OpenOffice, Calligra | Microsoft Excel 2007+ |
| Internal structure | ZIP + content.xml + styles.xml | ZIP + xl/workbook.xml + xl/worksheets/* |
| Formula syntax | OpenFormula (mostly compatible with Excel) | Excel formula syntax |
| Macros | OOoBasic / Python / JavaScript | VBA |
| EU public sector mandate | Yes (EIF, many member states) | Allowed alongside ODF |
| Cross-platform native | Linux, Mac, Windows, BSD | Windows, Mac (LibreOffice on Linux) |
Most enterprise teams in the US and APAC standardize on Microsoft Excel. If your colleagues, clients, or auditors expect .xlsx files, sending a .ods attachment puts the burden on them to figure out how to open it. Convert ahead of time and the recipient just double-clicks.
Organizations switching from LibreOffice to Microsoft 365 need to convert legacy .ods archives in bulk. The online converter handles individual files; the desktop Total Excel Converter processes thousands of files at once and runs from the command line for nightly migration jobs.
The European Interoperability Framework recommends ODF for public-sector documents. Many EU member states (Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, the UK at one point) require government data exchanges in ODF. When that data needs to flow to private-sector partners running Excel, the conversion is unavoidable. Our converter preserves the full structure including metadata.
Linux and Mac users often run LibreOffice natively. When collaborating with Windows colleagues on Microsoft 365, the .ods → .xlsx conversion happens at every handoff. Doing it through a web tool removes the «please install LibreOffice» conversation.
Google Sheets can export as .ods alongside .xlsx. If you've ever received an .ods file from a Google Sheets user, this converter is the fastest way to get it into Excel-compatible form.
| Feature | Preserved? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cell values, types, dates | Yes | Numbers, text, booleans, dates all carry over |
| Standard formulas | Yes | SUM, IF, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, etc. |
| Cell formatting | Yes | Fonts, colors, borders, number formats |
| Conditional formatting | Mostly | Simple rules survive; complex multi-rule stacks may need adjustment |
| Charts | Mostly | Bar, line, pie work; advanced chart types may need re-creation |
| Pivot tables | Mostly | Right-click → Refresh in Excel after opening |
| Named ranges | Yes | Carry over with the same names |
| Comments / notes | Yes | Cell comments preserved |
| Embedded images | Yes | Stay in place at original positions |
| Macros (OOoBasic / Python) | No | Excel uses VBA, incompatible with OOoBasic |
| External data links | Mostly | Re-establish in Excel after opening |
| Feature | Online (this page) | Total Excel Converter (desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| File size limit | 50 MB | Unlimited |
| Batch conversion | One file at a time | Thousands per run |
| Output formats | XLS, XLSX | XLS, XLSX, PDF, HTML, CSV, TXT, more |
| Macro / VBA handling | Strips macros | Strips macros (no OOoBasic-to-VBA translator exists) |
| Command-line / scheduling | — | Yes (.bat, Task Scheduler, CI/CD) |
| Files leave your machine | Yes (deleted after 1 hour) | No — everything runs locally |
| Price | Free, limited daily quota | Personal license from $49.90, 30-day free trial |
For one-off conversions the online tool is the fastest. For bulk migration projects, sensitive financial data that must stay on-prem, or scheduled jobs, install the desktop Total Excel Converter.
COM.MICROSOFT.* wrappers, regional functions) didn't translate cleanly. Replace with the Excel equivalent, or pre-process in LibreOffice and save as XLSX directly.
| Feature | Online Converters | CoolUtils Desktop | Excel Built-in | Other Software |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batch Conversion | Limited | ✅ Unlimited | Manual only | Limited |
| File Size Limit | 1-5MB | ✅ No limits | System dependent | Varies |
| Privacy & Security | Upload required | ✅ 100% offline | ✅ Local only | Varies |
| Conversion Speed | Internet dependent | ✅ Fast local processing | Slow | Medium |
| Advanced Options | Basic | ✅ Full customization | Limited | Basic |
| Cost | Free/Premium | One-time purchase | Requires Office | Subscription |
| Formatting Preservation | Good | ✅ Excellent | Good | Varies |
| Multiple Formats Support | Limited | ✅ 40+ formats | Few formats | Limited |
