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XLS to XML

Convert XLS files to XML with a focused browser-based tool.

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Convert XLS to XML online

XLS is a legacy Microsoft Excel workbook format. XML is a markup-based structured data format used by many legacy and enterprise systems. Converting from XLS to XML is useful when you need structured interchange and document markup, or when moving information between apps, APIs and data tools.

Source formatExcel spreadsheet — older spreadsheet files.
Target formatXML data — structured interchange and document markup.

How to convert XLS to XML

  1. Choose a XLS file from your device.
  2. Review any available quality or output settings.
  3. Start the conversion and download the finished XML file.

What to know before converting

Structured-data conversions can change data types, formulas, formatting or nested structures. Check important fields after conversion. This tool is designed to perform supported conversions in the browser, so you can get to the result without installing desktop software.

About XLS and XML files

Excel spreadsheet is useful for older spreadsheet files. XML data is useful for structured interchange and document markup. Choosing between them depends on the software you use, the level of compatibility you need, and whether file size, editability, quality or transparency matters for your workflow.

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