{"id":1391,"date":"2021-03-15T20:01:51","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T20:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/?p=1391"},"modified":"2021-03-15T20:01:53","modified_gmt":"2021-03-15T20:01:53","slug":"how-to-convert-ods-to-xls-the-easy-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-ods-to-xls-the-easy-way\/","title":{"rendered":"How to convert ODS to XLS the easy way?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you use OpenOffice Calc, you\u2019ll need to convert ODS to XLS because of compatibility issues with other spreadsheet apps such as Microsoft Excel. Even though you can open ODS files with Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet apps, you\u2019ll get formatting inconsistencies, and not all elements will be correctly displayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To better use your spreadsheet data, it will help convert ODS files to XLS in some cases. Here you can find out more about ODS file format and how to convert it to XLS in three easy ways free, online, or paid.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-right counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">On this page:<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-ods-to-xls-the-easy-way\/#Differences_between_ODS_and_XLS_files\" >Differences between ODS and XLS files<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-ods-to-xls-the-easy-way\/#What_is_an_ODS_file\" >What is an ODS file?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-ods-to-xls-the-easy-way\/#How_to_open_ODS_file\" >How to open ODS file?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-ods-to-xls-the-easy-way\/#What_is_an_XLS_file\" >What is an XLS file?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-ods-to-xls-the-easy-way\/#How_to_open_XLS_file\" >How to open XLS file?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-ods-to-xls-the-easy-way\/#Why_convert_ODS_to_XLS_file\" >Why convert ODS to XLS file?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-ods-to-xls-the-easy-way\/#How_to_convert_ODS_to_XLS_with_OpenOffice_Calc\" >How to convert ODS to XLS with OpenOffice Calc?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-ods-to-xls-the-easy-way\/#Step_1\" >Step 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-ods-to-xls-the-easy-way\/#Step_2\" >Step 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-ods-to-xls-the-easy-way\/#Step_3\" >Step 3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-ods-to-xls-the-easy-way\/#How_to_convert_ODS_to_XLS_online_for_free\" >How to convert ODS to XLS online for free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-ods-to-xls-the-easy-way\/#How_to_convert_ODS_to_XLS_using_Microsoft_Office_Excel\" >How to convert ODS to XLS using Microsoft Office Excel?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-ods-to-xls-the-easy-way\/#Step_1-2\" >Step 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-ods-to-xls-the-easy-way\/#Step_2-2\" >Step 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-ods-to-xls-the-easy-way\/#Step_3-2\" >Step 3&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-ods-to-xls-the-easy-way\/#Final_Word\" >Final Word<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Differences_between_ODS_and_XLS_files\"><\/span>Differences between ODS and XLS files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"963\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/feature-files-ods-and-xls.png\" alt=\"Differences between ODS and XLS files\" class=\"wp-image-1394\"\/><figcaption>Differences between ODS and XLS files<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though ODS and XLS are both spreadsheet files, they have a few differences. Depending on the app you prefer for creating spreadsheets OpenOffice Calc or Microsoft Excel, you\u2019ll want to use ODS or XLS format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_ODS_file\"><\/span>What is an ODS file?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ODS or OpenDocument Spreadsheet Document file is the default format for Apache OpenOffice Calc. Besides being an excellent program for creating spreadsheets, OpenOffice Calc is entirely free and available for Mac and Windows operating systems.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_open_ODS_file\"><\/span>How to open ODS file?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have OpenOffice Calc installed on your operating system, you can use Microsoft Office Excel, LibreOffice Calc, Microsoft Office Online, and some other spreadsheet apps. Another spreadsheet program worth mentioning is the NeoOffice app exclusive to Mac OS for its signature dark mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_XLS_file\"><\/span>What is an XLS file?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Excel used XLS as the default extension until the 2003 version. Later on, XLSX became the default file. However, you can still open the XLS file in compatibility mode on later versions. Microsoft Excel spreadsheet file or XLS has many options for creating great spreadsheets such as formulas, charts, tables, pictures, text, etc.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_open_XLS_file\"><\/span>How to open XLS file?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening XLS is possible with Microsoft Excel, OpenOffice Calc, LibreOffice Calc, and other spreadsheet apps. Also, you can open it with Microsoft Excel online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_convert_ODS_to_XLS_file\"><\/span>Why convert ODS to XLS file?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use Microsoft Excel, then you should convert ODS to an XLS file for editing purposes. Another reason is saving memory space as some ODS files can be larger than XLS even though they have the same content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_convert_ODS_to_XLS_with_OpenOffice_Calc\"><\/span>How to convert ODS to XLS with OpenOffice Calc?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the ODS file is native to Apache OpenOffice Calc, you can open and edit this file with support for all its elements. Moreover, this app is part of the OpenOffice suite and is entirely free with Windows and Mac OS versions. If you want to share your ODS files with Excel users, you should first export them to XLS files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1\"><\/span>Step 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open your ODS file in OpenOffice Calc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2\"><\/span>Step 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the File menu, select Save As, which will open a dialog box where you can choose a file name, destination, and file format. In Save as type drop-down list, choose Microsoft Excel 5.0 (.xls) to convert ODS to XLS file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1027\" src=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/openoffice-ods-to-xls-step-1.png\" alt=\"How to convert ODS to XLS with OpenOffice Calc?\" class=\"wp-image-1395\"\/><figcaption>How to convert ODS to XLS with OpenOffice Calc?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3\"><\/span>Step 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Confirm saving your file as XLS by closing the dialog box and pressing Save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1030\" src=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/openoffice-ods-to-xls-step-2.png\" alt=\"How to convert ODS to XLS with OpenOffice Calc?\" class=\"wp-image-1396\"\/><figcaption>How to convert ODS to XLS with OpenOffice Calc?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_convert_ODS_to_XLS_online_for_free\"><\/span>How to convert ODS to XLS online for free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides being a completely free online converter, Converter365 has many options for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/spreadsheet-converter\/ods\/ods-to-xls\" class=\"rank-math-link\">converting ODS files to XLS<\/a> and many other formats such as NUMBERS, ODF, DOC, etc. Other advantages of using an online-based tool are its support for batch conversions, large files, unlimited daily conversions, availability on any operating system, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an online tool, Converter365 works without any installation or registration with personal information. It is free, fast and reliable. The conversion process with a free online tool is straightforward, and it includes three steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1433\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/online-ods-to-xls.png\" alt=\"How to convert ODS to XLS online for free?\" class=\"wp-image-1398\"\/><figcaption>How to convert ODS to XLS online for free?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_convert_ODS_to_XLS_using_Microsoft_Office_Excel\"><\/span>How to convert ODS to XLS using Microsoft Office Excel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/file-formats-that-are-supported-in-excel-0943ff2c-6014-4e8d-aaea-b83d51d46247\">Microsoft Excel supports various formats<\/a>, including ODS, some parts of your spreadsheet may be discarded or repaired. That happens because Microsoft Excel doesn\u2019t have support for all elements ODS files may contain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, you can get almost all your content formatting and export it to XLS format for further editing using Excel. Besides exporting to many spreadsheet formats, Microsoft Excel is an excellent tool for creating and editing spreadsheets, but it comes with a price tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1-2\"><\/span>Step 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open ODS file using Microsoft Excel by using right-click on the ODS file, and in the list Open With, choose Microsoft Excel. Opening the ODS file will prompt an error window that will notify you of repairs to your file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1031\" src=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/excel-ods-to-xls-step-1.png\" alt=\"How to convert ODS to XLS using Microsoft Office Excel?\" class=\"wp-image-1399\"\/><figcaption>How to convert ODS to XLS using Microsoft Excel?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2-2\"><\/span>Step 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Excel File menu, select Save As option. That will open Save As dialog box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1029\" src=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/excel-ods-to-xls-step-2.png\" alt=\"How to convert ODS to XLS using Microsoft Office Excel?\" class=\"wp-image-1400\"\/><figcaption>How to convert ODS to XLS using Microsoft Excel?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3-2\"><\/span>Step 3&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Save As dialog box, you should choose a destination and file name of your XLS file, and most importantly, select Microsoft Excel 5.0\/95 Workbook (* .xls) in Save as type drop-down list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1031\" src=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/excel-ods-to-xls-step-3.png\" alt=\"How to convert ODS to XLS using Microsoft Office Excel?\" class=\"wp-image-1401\"\/><figcaption>How to convert ODS to XLS using Microsoft Excel?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Confirm by closing the Save As dialog box by pressing the Save button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Word\"><\/span>Final Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you use OpenOffice Calc or Microsoft Excel, you\u2019ll have a way to convert ODS to XLS files. If you don\u2019t use any of these apps and don\u2019t want to install new programs to view the content of few ODS files, you should use an online tool such as Converter365.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, opening an ODS file directly in Microsoft Excel will have more errors than first converting it with OpenOffice Calc to the XLS file. However, only free online Converter365 offers batch conversions of these files.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you use OpenOffice Calc, you\u2019ll need to convert ODS to XLS because of compatibility issues with other spreadsheet apps such as Microsoft Excel. Even though you can open ODS files with Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet apps, you\u2019ll get formatting inconsistencies, and not all elements will be correctly displayed. 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