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Basic information about EXCEL file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension EXCEL（*.EXCEL or *.excel）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the EXCEL file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the EXCEL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the EXCEL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support EXCEL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the EXCEL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the EXCEL file?
  • How to open a EXCEL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a EXCEL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a EXCEL file?
  • How to convert EXCEL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to EXCEL file format?


1.Detail information about EXCEL file extension: Microsoft Excel File

File type Microsoft Excel File Category Spreadsheet Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description EXCEL file is a Microsoft Excel File developed by Microsoft. Microsoft Excel historically uses xls and xlsx files for saved spreadsheets. In case you are looking for information about these files, you have to check the respective file type entries or check all available file types for Microsoft Excel.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EXCEL files



How to convert EXCEL files to another file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for EXCEL files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve EXCEL to another files conversion, you may use the option.

Excel to Arff Converter EXCEL to CSV EXCEL to MDB EXCEL to PDF
Excel to PDF Convertor EXCEL to XML


How to convert another files to EXCEL file format?

There are 19 records in our database eligible for another files to EXCEL file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to EXCEL conversion, you may use the option.

ET to EXCEL FP3 to EXCEL ODS to EXCEL OFX to EXCEL
SAV to EXCEL SDF to EXCEL WDB to EXCEL CSV to EXCEL
OQY to EXCEL HTM to EXCEL DB to EXCEL PRT to EXCEL
ARFF to EXCEL PNG to EXCEL ACCDB to EXCEL ACCDE to EXCEL
TDL to EXCEL VCF to EXCEL CRTX to EXCEL


Can't open a EXCEL file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.EXCEL”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the EXCEL extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support EXCEL file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of EXCEL files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a EXCEL file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a EXCEL file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a EXCEL file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the EXCEL file is damaged.
  • Whether the EXCEL file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the EXCEL file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the EXCEL file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the EXCEL file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a EXCEL file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a EXCEL file.

If the EXCEL file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.