Basic information about XLSX file

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

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


1.Detail information about XLSX file extension: Microsoft Excel Open XML Spreadsheet

File type Microsoft Excel Open XML Spreadsheet Category Spreadsheet Files
Developer Microsoft File format Zip
Description XLSX file is a Microsoft Excel Open XML Spreadsheet developed by Microsoft. An XLSX file is an Excel spreadsheet created by Microsoft Excel or another spreadsheet program, such as OpenOffice Calc or Apple Numbers. It stores data in worksheets, which contain cells arranged in a grid of rows and columns, and may also contain charts, mathematical functions, styles, and formatting. XLSX files are commonly used to store financial data and to create simple or complex mathematical models.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XLSX files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Excel 2016
OxygenOffice Professional
Corel WordPerfect X8
Apache OpenOffice
SoftMaker Office
Gnumeric
LibreOffice
Corel Quattro Pro
Excel Regenerator
Full Convert Enterprise
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Works
Office 365
Office Regenerator
OpenOffice.org
SoftSpire vCard Converter
WordPerfect Office

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

Linux		 OxygenOffice Professional
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
Apple Numbers
MobiSystems OfficeSuite Pro
Infraware Polaris Office
Google Drive

Web		 Google Drive
Intuit QuickBooks Canada



How to convert XLSX files to another file format?

There are 53 records in our database eligible for XLSX files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve XLSX to another files conversion, you may use the option.

XLSX to ACCDB XLSX to ARFF XLSX to CSV XLSX to DB
XLSX to DOC XLSX to DOCX XLSX to FDB XLSX to GCT
XLSX to GDB XLSX to GSHEET XLSX to HTM XLSX to HTML
XLSX to JPEG XLSX to JPG XLSX to LQM XLSX to LVM
XLSX to MDB XLSX to MDF XLSX to MPP XLSX to NUMBERS
XLSX to ODS XLSX to OFX XLSX to OTS XLSX to PAGES
XLSX to PDF XLSX to PMD XLSX to PNG XLSX to PPT
XLSX to PPTX XLSX to PRN XLSX to QIF XLSX to QPW
XLSX to SDF XLSX to SLK XLSX to TIFF XLSX to TNS
XLSX to UOS XLSX to VCF XLSX to VSD XLSX to WB0
XLSX to WB1 XLSX to WK1 XLSX to WK4 XLSX to WQ0
XLSX to WQ1 XLSX to XLMX XLSX to XLS XLSX to XLSB
XLSX to XLSM XLSX to XLT XLSX to XLTX XLSX to XML
XLSX to XPS


How to convert another files to XLSX file format?

There are 99 records in our database eligible for another files to XLSX file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to XLSX conversion, you may use the option.

WB1 to XLSX NUMBERS to XLSX WB3 to XLSX ODS to XLSX
CSV to XLSX XLSMHTML to XLSX XLS to XLSX QPW to XLSX
GSHEET to XLSX DOCX to XLSX _XLS to XLSX VSD to XLSX
HTML to XLSX CRYPT to XLSX DB to XLSX OXPS to XLSX
PAGES to XLSX ET to XLSX FP3 to XLSX OFX to XLSX
SAV to XLSX SDF to XLSX WDB to XLSX TIFF to XLSX
XMIND to XLSX QRP to XLSX JPG to XLSX SPB to XLSX
SLK to XLSX GIF to XLSX HTM to XLSX PNG to XLSX
SPV to XLSX NWDB to XLSX JPEG to XLSX SHS to XLSX
MP3 to XLSX MDB to XLSX PMD to XLSX SKV to XLSX
XLT to XLSX ACCDB to XLSX MDF to XLSX WK1 to XLSX
DBF to XLSX FDB to XLSX TIF to XLSX VCF to XLSX
BBB to XLSX SDR to XLSX WBD to XLSX ECSV to XLSX
GCT to XLSX ICS to XLSX WQ1 to XLSX XLA to XLSX
LQM to XLSX LVM to XLSX WK4 to XLSX WB0 to XLSX
FP5 to XLSX SDC to XLSX TDL to XLSX PPTX to XLSX
IPD to XLSX STW to XLSX EDDX to XLSX BAK to XLSX
DBK to XLSX GDB to XLSX ACCDE to XLSX MDE to XLSX
OTS to XLSX XLTX to XLSX XLB to XLSX XLSB to XLSX
NPF to XLSX 123 to XLSX WKS to XLSX MM to XLSX
PDF to XLSX PXL to XLSX STA to XLSX XLW to XLSX
XLK to XLSX XAR to XLSX EDX to XLSX GAB to XLSX
CWK to XLSX SDW to XLSX WK3 to XLSX VVV to XLSX
ODC to XLSX XLSM to XLSX PRNX to XLSX CRTX to XLSX
DEX to XLSX RPT to XLSX FMP12 to XLSX


Can't open a XLSX 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.XLSX”。

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 XLSX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the XLSX 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.