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Microsoft Excel Binary File Format
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How do I convert an Excel spreadsheet to spreadsheet?
Can you import an Excel spreadsheet into Google Sheets?
Can you convert XLS to XLSX?
How do I convert Excel to Google Docs?

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Microsoft Excel Binary File Format

File extension	.xls
File category	documents
Programs	Microsoft Office LibreOffice Kingsoft Office Google Docs
Main program	Microsoft Office
Description	XLS – is a spreadsheet created by a popular Microsoft Excel application. It includes document data that is located in cells that have a specific address. They can contain formulas, mathematical equations associated with the information in other cells, and fixed information. It is often used for the development of graphs and charts. The format allows us to store and edit a broad range of parameters - images, tables, macros, types, diagrams. It has been widely used until the appearance of the 2007 version of Excel, and then it was replaced with the XMLSS extension. The information inside the XLS document is contained in a series of static-size streams. Their location is described using several segment distribution tables. It differs in backward compatibility and supports various file formats created for DOS. It is often used by web browsers to exclude the use of binary formats. The utility is included in the Microsoft Office suite and, in addition to Excel, can be opened by various applications like Apache Open Office, Libre Office, adapted to Mac OS, Windows, or Linux.
Technical details	The format's relevance is explained by its simplicity, although it does not support separate functions, for example, storing VBA macros. Until XMLSS appeared, the Excel application used the Biff extension when formatting, created based on the IFF container format. Due to this, changes to the book templates and their contents were available. After introducing the new format in 2007, the program has not lost the backward compatible properties, which guarantees the wide distribution of XLS in the future. Subsequently, the XLS extension was replaced by the XLSM, XLSB, and XLSX formats.
Developer	Microsoft
MIME type	application/vnd.ms-excel

Office Open XML Document

File extension	.xlsx
File category	documents
Programs	Microsoft Office LibreOffice Kingsoft Office Google Docs
Main program	Microsoft Office
Description	XLSX – is an e-book created with one of the versions of the Excel program older than 2007. Thus the data have the form of tables consisting of columns and lines. Each table is divided into cells with a unique address, consisting of numeric and alphabetic characters. Cells contain data, both manually entered, and information that was obtained as a result of calculations. The extension allows the use of images, diagrams, and graphic information. XLSX files are formatted based on the Open XML standard, which will enable you to compress data by the type of ZIP. The archive contains a file for describing the table and individual files for each of its worksheets. The format makes it possible to develop and edit complex multi-sheet spreadsheets with various formulas and data sources.
Technical details	Using the XLSX extension helps to optimize the file's content, the technology of managing, and restoring information. The format significantly increases the capabilities of binary files of obsolete Excel program variants. All applications that display XML can work correctly with the XLSX extension. Due to the preservation of data in XML format, reliable data storage is provided. This allows you to transfer files over local networks seamlessly.
Developer	Microsoft
MIME type	application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet

FAQ

❓ How can I convert xls to xlsx?

Firstly, select a xls to xlsx file you want to convert or drag and drop it. Secondly, select a format you want to convert your file to. Then click convert and wait until your file is converted

⏳ How long should I wait to convert xls to xlsx?

Images conversion usually takes a few seconds. You will convert xls to xlsx very quickly.

🛡️ Is it secure to convert xls to xlsx on OnlineConvertFree?

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How do I convert an Excel spreadsheet to spreadsheet?

Convert Excel files to Sheets.

Open Driveand double-click an Excel file. A preview of your file opens..

At the top, click Open with Google Sheets..

Click File. Save as Google Sheets..

Can you import an Excel spreadsheet into Google Sheets?

Open Google Drive in your browser. On the sidebar, click New. Click File upload and navigate to the Excel document on your hard drive. Once you've uploaded the file, double-click it to open it in Google Sheets.

Can you convert XLS to XLSX?

Click on the Office button, then Convert. You can also try opening the . xls file in Excel > then use the Save As command to save as an "Excel Workbook". Once you select that file type, the file extension will be xlsx and you can delete the old xls version.

How do I convert Excel to Google Docs?

Upload the Microsoft Word or Excel file you want to convert to Google Doc or Google Sheet. Once uploaded, double click the file and a window will appear with a preview of the document. At the top of the window, you will see the option to “Open” with Google Docs or Google Sheets. Your file has successfully converted!