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XLS File Format

XLS is the spreadsheet format of Microsoft Excel 97–2003, still common in old reports and exports.

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XLS at a Glance

TypeSpreadsheets
Full nameExcel 97–2003 Workbook
File extensions.xls
MIME typeapplication/vnd.ms-excel
Developed byMicrosoft
Introduced1997

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is XLS used for?

XLS opens even in old versions of Excel and in programs that do not read XLSX.

How do I open XLS files?

XLS files open in Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice Calc, Google Sheets. If you don't have such a program, convert the file to a format you can open with the converter on this page — free and without registration.

How do I convert XLS files?

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