Convert EXCEL to ARFF

File Extension EXCEL
Full Name

File Extension ARFF
Full Name Weka Attribute-relation Format

ARFF file suffix is used for files created by Weka, a machine learning software written in Java, developed by a team of scientist working at the Department of Computer Science, University of Waikato.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "EXCEL") to another (referred to as "ARFF"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, EXCEL file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format EXCEL to format ARFF becomes essential.

So, how can we perform EXCEL to ARFF file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format EXCEL and transforming it into format ARFF. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of EXCEL to ARFF converters.

Conversion from EXCEL to ARFF

EXCEL to ARFF

How to convert the EXCEL file to ARFF?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of EXCEL to ARFF. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the EXCEL file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file EXCEL, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the EXCEL file to the application
  • Select the output format of the ARFF file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file ARFF on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted ARFF file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
to the ARFF format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.