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Convert XLS to XML

You have the option to convert your xls file to xml, as well as a variety of other formats, using our free online converter.

Converting your xls file to xml is easy with these steps.

Converting your xml file to xls is easy with these steps.

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Step 1

Upload xls-file

You can select xls file you want to convert from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox or simply drag and drop it onto the page.
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Step 2

Select «to xml»

Choose xml or any of the other 200+ supported formats you'd like to convert to.
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Step 3

Download your xml file

Please wait for the conversion to complete, then click on the download button to obtain your converted file in the xml format.

Converting xls to xml

Fast and easy
Simply drag and drop your xls files onto the webpage, and you'll be able to convert them to xml or over 250 different file formats, all without having to register, provide an email address, or include a watermark.
You don't need to worry about security.
As soon as you upload your xls files, we instantly delete them. Converted files are then deleted after 24 hours. Furthermore, we ensure that all file transfers are secure through advanced SSL encryption.
Everything is stored in the cloud.
You don't have to go through the hassle of installing any software. We handle all xls to xml conversions in the cloud, which means that none of your computer's resources will be used in the process.

Microsoft Excel Binary File Format

Extension.xls
Category🔵 documents
Programs
🔵 Microsoft Office
🔵 LibreOffice
🔵 Kingsoft Office
🔵 Google Docs
Main program🔵 Microsoft Office
Description🔵 .xls The .xls format is the default file format for spreadsheets created in Microsoft Excel, particularly in versions before Excel 007. This binary file format can store data in cells organized in rows and columns, and it supports formulas, charts, graphs, and various formatting features to manipulate and visualize dataThe .xls format was commonly used in business, finance, and any field requiring data analysis and presentation but has since been largely replaced by the more advanced .xlsx format.
Technical details🔵 The `.xls` format, primarily for Microsoft Excel versions before 2007, stores spreadsheet elements like worksheets, formulas, and macros. As a proprietary binary format by Microsoft, its undocumented internal structure made third-party software compatibility challenging. This format includes binary records encapsulating data, formatting, and embedded objects, supporting multiple worksheets, various functions, and inter-sheet referencing. `.xls` files may contain Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros, enabling automation and complex calculations. It's supported not just in Excel but also in applications like OpenOffice Calc, with options to convert between `.xls` and other formats like `.xlsx`. Despite security concerns with macros, `.xls` is still used, mainly for its compatibility with older Excel versions and legacy systems, although the newer `.xlsx` format, introduced in Office 2007 with XML and ZIP technologies, offers improved efficiency and security.
Developer🔵 Microsoft
MIME type
🔵 application/vnd.ms-excel

Extensible Markup Language

Extension.xml
Category🔵 documents
Programs
🔵 Microsoft Visual Studio 2013
🔵 JAPISoft EditiX
🔵 Wattle XMLwriter
🔵 MacroMates TextMate
Description🔵 XML is a file format that holds a markup language. Both humans and machines can access this file format. It is designed to store data. Here one can use languages independently and can set his tag. It is portable enough and has enough vendor independence, which has introduced this format as a user-friendly format and made this format very popular on the online platform. XML is essential, like HTML.
Technical details🔵 Every XML file owns a root structure by which users can set their tags. Every single XML file begins with XML declaration. XML declaration has its version name and encoding of that specific file. After that, a base element called the root element is defined. The root element may have child elements. All tags have their ending tag. XML files may carry comments, entity references, and attributes. Applications can read the values and display the users want.
Developer🔵 World Wide Web Consortium
MIME type
🔵 application/xml
🔵 application/x-xml
🔵 text/xml

FAQ

❓ How do I change xls to xml?
To get started, either pick a file you want to convert from xls and select it or drag and drop it into the conversion tool. Next, select the desired format that you wish to convert your file to. Once you have selected the format, click the "convert" button and wait for the tool to finish converting your file.
⏳ What is the estimated time it will take to convert xls to xml?
Typically, image conversions only take a few seconds, so you can expect a speedy conversion when changing xls to xml.
🛡️ Can I trust OnlineConvertFree to convert xls to xml securely?
Absolutely! We take your security seriously, and guarantee the protection of your uploaded and converted files. No one will have access to your information since we delete all files once the conversion process is complete. You can trust that all types of conversions, including xls to xml, are 100% safe on OnlineConvertFree.
📱 Is it possible to convert xls to xml without having to install any software?
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