Convert XLK to XLSX

File Extension XLK
Full Name Microsoft Excel Backup Format

File witn .XLK extension contains backup copy of spreadsheet file created with Microsoft Excel (.XLS file) versions up to 2000.

File Extension XLSX
Full Name Microsoft Excel 2007, Excel 2010 And Excel 2013 Open XML Workbook Format

The .xlsx file refers to Microsoft Excel Open XML spreadsheet format files.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "XLK") to another (referred to as "XLSX"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, XLK 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 XLK to format XLSX becomes essential.

So, how can we perform XLK to XLSX 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 XLK and transforming it into format XLSX. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of XLK to XLSX converters.

Conversion from XLK to XLSX

How to convert the XLK file to XLSX?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of XLK to XLSX. 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 XLK file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file XLK, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the XLK file to the application
  • Select the output format of the XLSX file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file XLSX on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted XLSX file that can be found in the location selected in step 4