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Convert XLS to XML

You have the option to convert your xls file to xml, as well as a variety of other formats, using our free online converter.

Converting your xls file to xml is easy with these steps.

Converting your xml file to xls is easy with these steps.

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Step 1

Upload xls-file

You can select xls file you want to convert from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox or simply drag and drop it onto the page.
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Step 2

Select «to xml»

Choose xml or any of the other 200+ supported formats you'd like to convert to.
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Step 3

Download your xml file

Please wait for the conversion to complete, then click on the download button to obtain your converted file in the xml format.
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Converting xls to xml

Fast and easy
Simply drag and drop your xls files onto the webpage, and you'll be able to convert them to xml or over 250 different file formats, all without having to register, provide an email address, or include a watermark.
You don't need to worry about security.
As soon as you upload your xls files, we instantly delete them. Converted files are then deleted after 24 hours. Furthermore, we ensure that all file transfers are secure through advanced SSL encryption.
Everything is stored in the cloud.
You don't have to go through the hassle of installing any software. We handle all xls to xml conversions in the cloud, which means that none of your computer's resources will be used in the process.

Microsoft Excel Binary File Format

Extension.xls
Category🔵 documents
Programs
🔵 Microsoft Office
🔵 LibreOffice
🔵 Kingsoft Office
🔵 Google Docs
Main program🔵 Microsoft Office
Description🔵 XLS – is a spreadsheet created by a popular Microsoft Excel application. It includes document data that is located in cells that have a specific address. They can contain formulas, mathematical equations associated with the information in other cells, and fixed information. It is often used for the development of graphs and charts. The format allows us to store and edit a broad range of parameters - images, tables, macros, types, diagrams. It has been widely used until the appearance of the 2007 version of Excel, and then it was replaced with the XMLSS extension. The information inside the XLS document is contained in a series of static-size streams. Their location is described using several segment distribution tables. It differs in backward compatibility and supports various file formats created for DOS. It is often used by web browsers to exclude the use of binary formats. The utility is included in the Microsoft Office suite and, in addition to Excel, can be opened by various applications like Apache Open Office, Libre Office, adapted to Mac OS, Windows, or Linux.
Technical details🔵 The format's relevance is explained by its simplicity, although it does not support separate functions, for example, storing VBA macros. Until XMLSS appeared, the Excel application used the Biff extension when formatting, created based on the IFF container format. Due to this, changes to the book templates and their contents were available. After introducing the new format in 2007, the program has not lost the backward compatible properties, which guarantees the wide distribution of XLS in the future. Subsequently, the XLS extension was replaced by the XLSM, XLSB, and XLSX formats.
Developer🔵 Microsoft
MIME type
🔵 application/vnd.ms-excel

Extensible Markup Language

Extension.xml
Category🔵 documents
Programs
🔵 Microsoft Visual Studio 2013
🔵 JAPISoft EditiX
🔵 Wattle XMLwriter
🔵 MacroMates TextMate
Description🔵 XML is a file format that holds a markup language. Both humans and machines can access this file format. It is designed to store data. Here one can use languages independently and can set his tag. It is portable enough and has enough vendor independence, which has introduced this format as a user-friendly format and made this format very popular on the online platform. XML is essential, like HTML.
Technical details🔵 Every XML file owns a root structure by which users can set their tags. Every single XML file begins with XML declaration. XML declaration has its version name and encoding of that specific file. After that, a base element called the root element is defined. The root element may have child elements. All tags have their ending tag. XML files may carry comments, entity references, and attributes. Applications can read the values and display the users want.
Developer🔵 World Wide Web Consortium
MIME type
🔵 application/xml
🔵 application/x-xml
🔵 text/xml

FAQ

❓ How do I change xls to xml?
To get started, either pick a file you want to convert from xls and select it or drag and drop it into the conversion tool. Next, select the desired format that you wish to convert your file to. Once you have selected the format, click the "convert" button and wait for the tool to finish converting your file.
⏳ What is the estimated time it will take to convert xls to xml?
Typically, image conversions only take a few seconds, so you can expect a speedy conversion when changing xls to xml.
🛡️ Can I trust OnlineConvertFree to convert xls to xml securely?
Absolutely! We take your security seriously, and guarantee the protection of your uploaded and converted files. No one will have access to your information since we delete all files once the conversion process is complete. You can trust that all types of conversions, including xls to xml, are 100% safe on OnlineConvertFree.
📱 Is it possible to convert xls to xml without having to install any software?
Yes, that's right! OnlineConvertFree doesn't require any installation, which means that you can convert any files, including xls to xml, on your computer or mobile device, completely online.