Basic information about XLS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension XLS（*.XLS or *.xls）, 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 XLS file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about XLS file extension: Excel Spreadsheet

File type Excel Spreadsheet Category Spreadsheet Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description XLS file is a Excel Spreadsheet developed by Microsoft. An XLS file is a spreadsheet file created by Microsoft Excel or exported by another spreadsheet program, such as OpenOffice Calc or Apple Numbers. It contains one or more worksheets, which store and display data in a table format. XLS files may also store mathematical functions, charts, styles, and formatting.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XLS files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Excel 2016
Microsoft Excel Viewer
Corel Quattro Pro X8
Apache OpenOffice
Kingsoft Spreadsheets
Nuance OmniPage Ultimate
SoftMaker Office
Gnumeric
LibreOffice
Advanced Excel Repair
Excel Regenerator
Full Convert Enterprise
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Works
Office 365
OpenOffice.org
SoftSpire vCard Converter
WordPerfect Office

macOS		 Microsoft Excel 2016
Apache OpenOffice
Planamesa NeoOffice
LibreOffice
iWork Numbers
OpenOffice.org

Linux		 Apache OpenOffice
Gnumeric
LibreOffice
OpenOffice.org

Android		 Microsoft Excel
Kingsoft WPS Office for Android
MobiSystems OfficeSuite Pro
Google Drive
SoftMaker Office: PlanMaker Mobile
Kingsoft Office

iOS		 Microsoft Excel
MobiSystems OfficeSuite Pro
Infraware Polaris Office
Google Drive

Web		 Google Drive



How to convert XLS files to another file format?

There are 51 records in our database eligible for XLS files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve XLS to another files conversion, you may use the option.

XLS to ACCDB XLS to ARFF XLS to ASCII XLS to CSV
XLS to DBF XLS to DOC XLS to DOCX XLS to ECSV
XLS to FDB XLS to FODS XLS to GDB XLS to GSHEET
XLS to HTM XLS to HTML XLS to IIF XLS to MDB
XLS to MDF XLS to MP3 XLS to MPP XLS to NUMBERS
XLS to ODS XLS to OFX XLS to PDF XLS to PMD
XLS to PPT XLS to PXL XLS to QBW XLS to RTF
XLS to SDF XLS to SLK XLS to SPB XLS to SQL
XLS to SQLITE XLS to STA XLS to TDL XLS to TNS
XLS to TXT XLS to VCARD XLS to VCF XLS to VDX
XLS to VSD XLS to WK1 XLS to WK4 XLS to WPS
XLS to XLK XLS to XLSB XLS to XLSM XLS to XLSX
XLS to XLT XLS to XML XLS to XPS


How to convert another files to XLS file format?

There are 165 records in our database eligible for another files to XLS file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to XLS conversion, you may use the option.

DOC to XLS WK4 to XLS 123 to XLS PXL to XLS
XLSM to XLS ACCDB to XLS NUMBERS to XLS ODS to XLS
WK3 to XLS WKS to XLS SLK to XLS DOCX to XLS
WK1 to XLS QPW to XLS XLSX to XLS WB3 to XLS
XLSB to XLS WB1 to XLS AWS to XLS CSV to XLS
QIF to XLS DB to XLS DB.CRYPT7 to XLS IOS to XLS
SPBA to XLS SBA to XLS WR1 to XLS _XLS to XLS
VSD to XLS CRYPT7 to XLS ATOMSVC to XLS HTML to XLS
CRYPT to XLS CRYPT12 to XLS CRYPT8 to XLS OXPS to XLS
PAGES to XLS ETT to XLS ET to XLS FP3 to XLS
OFX to XLS SAV to XLS SDF to XLS WDB to XLS
EXE to XLS XMIND to XLS MPP to XLS PRT to XLS
JPG to XLS SPB to XLS SQLITE to XLS GIF to XLS
HTM to XLS MP3 to XLS WQ2 to XLS ARFF to XLS
PNG to XLS APK to XLS CRYPT5 to XLS FP4 to XLS
MSO to XLS QRP to XLS S3DB to XLS SNP to XLS
XLA to XLS ACCDT to XLS HST to XLS MDB to XLS
WMF to XLS DWG to XLS STP to XLS PMD to XLS
WRL to XLS SKV to XLS XLT to XLS RTF to XLS
XML to XLS SPV to XLS MDF to XLS CVS to XLS
DBF to XLS NWDB to XLS VCF to XLS BBB to XLS
NBU to XLS VCARD to XLS ECSV to XLS GCT to XLS
JPEG to XLS ICS to XLS SHS to XLS ARC to XLS
LQM to XLS GDB to XLS IIF to XLS SBP to XLS
SME to XLS FDB to XLS FP5 to XLS WK! to XLS
QDF to XLS IPD to XLS WB0 to XLS SQL to XLS
STA to XLS STW to XLS CSI to XLS WBD to XLS
IMD to XLS BAK to XLS DBK to XLS GSHEET to XLS
SHP to XLS WQ1 to XLS ACCDE to XLS DAT to XLS
XPS to XLS FODS to XLS TDL to XLS TXT to XLS
WPS to XLS XLK to XLS LVM to XLS ODB to XLS
XLSHTML to XLS SPO to XLS SDC to XLS WKZ to XLS
NPF to XLS UOS to XLS ABCDDB to XLS OTS to XLS
XLW to XLS PMV to XLS FP7 to XLS WKQ to XLS
PDF to XLS CWK to XLS SDW to XLS XLC to XLS
WK5 to XLS VVV to XLS CHT to XLS JRPRINT to XLS
PRNX to XLS GRIND to XLS SXC to XLS SPL to XLS
WKI to XLS IWA to XLS CRTX to XLS PRN to XLS
TBL to XLS WKE to XLS ODF to XLS XLSMHTML to XLS
FR3 to XLS LACCDB to XLS CDB to XLS DIF to XLS
DQY to XLS M4A to XLS RPT to XLS FMP12 to XLS
POR to XLS


Can't open a XLS 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.XLS”。

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 XLS extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support XLS 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 XLS 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 XLS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a XLS 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 XLS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the XLS 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.