Convert XLSX to _XLS

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.

File Extension _XLS
Full Name Microsoft Excel Workbook

_XLS is a file extension associated with files created by the popular Microsoft Excel application. _XLS files are identical to Excel’s default file format XLS. The added ‘_’is a part of practice to prevent malicious macros sometimes included in spreadsheets sent via email from damaging user’s computer.

What is file format conversion?

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

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

Conversion from XLSX to _XLS

How to convert the XLSX file to _XLS?

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

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