Convert XLSX to ODS

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 ODS
Full Name OpenDocument Spreadsheet Format

The .ods file extension refers to the OpenDocument Spreadsheet format used to store data in Excel like Tabular format. The Opendocument office suites allow to store data in popular format with the benefit of open source licensing. Thus Ods file format is currently the most popular open source rival of Microsoft’s Excel file format.

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 "ODS"). 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 ODS becomes essential.

So, how can we perform XLSX to ODS 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 ODS. 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 ODS converters.

Conversion from XLSX to ODS

How to convert the XLSX file to ODS?

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 ODS. 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 ODS file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file ODS on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted ODS file that can be found in the location selected in step 4