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XLS Converter

Turn any XLS file into the format you need. Conversion is free, needs no signup, and your files are deleted from our servers after 2 hours.

  • Free

    no account needed

  • Frankfurt

    stored in the EU

  • 2 hours

    then files are deleted

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Any format in, the right format out

Drag and drop your files here, or import from:

Upload files up to 100 MB in XLS

How to convert XLS files

Everything happens on this page, in any modern browser, with nothing to install.

  1. Upload your XLS file

    Drag and drop your XLS file or browse from your device, Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.

  2. Pick the format

    Choose one of the formats your XLS file converts to, then press Convert.

  3. Download your file

    Most files are ready in seconds.

What you get from the XLS converter

Here you can turn XLS into CSV, ODS, PNG and 3 more.

  1. 01

    Each XLS file you add comes back as its own download, under its original name.

  2. 02

    With several results, Download all saves them all with one click.

  3. 03

    If one file in a batch fails, the others still finish, and the result says what went wrong.

XLS

XLS is the legacy Microsoft Excel 97-2003 workbook format. It stores spreadsheets with formulas, charts, and formatting in the classic binary BIFF structure that predates XLSX.

Convert from XLS

Convert your XLS files to other formats quickly and easily. Choose a target format below to get started.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it free to convert XLS files?

Yes, the XLS converter is completely free. You can convert files up to 100 MB and up to 10 files per batch, and no signup or account is required.

Will converting XLS files affect the quality?

Our converter preserves the original quality of your XLS files during conversion. The output maintains formatting, layout, and visual fidelity as closely as possible.

Can I convert multiple XLS files at once?

Yes. You can convert up to 10 XLS files in a single batch. Drag and drop all the files at once, and Novitora processes them together.

Is my data safe when converting XLS files?

Your files upload to Novitora servers over an encrypted TLS connection and are automatically deleted 2 hours after upload. Data is stored in the EU (Frankfurt), and we follow SOC 2-aligned security practices.

What devices can I use to convert XLS files?

Novitora works in any modern web browser on desktops, laptops, tablets, and phones. There is nothing to install: open the page, upload your XLS file, and download the result.

Your data, our priority

At Novitora, we convert your files and protect them. Your data is covered end to end: encrypted transfers, storage in the EU, and automatic file deletion 2 hours after upload.

Security

  • SSL/TLS encryption

    Files travel over encrypted connections and stay encrypted while they are processed.

  • Secured data centers

    Processing happens in hardened data centers with continuous monitoring.

  • Access control and authentication

    Strict access controls ensure only you can reach your files before they are automatically deleted.

  • SOC 2-aligned practices, GDPR-ready
  • Files auto-delete after 2 hours
  • Files stored in Frankfurt, EU