Convert XLSM to _XLS
| File Extension | XLSM |
| Full Name | Microsoft Excel 2007/2010 Open XML Macro-enabled Workbook Format |
Files with the .XLSM extension are spreadsheets with active macro functions, namely pages of rows and cells in a table distribution containing data, formulae, graphs, and assigned formatting, as well as macros constructed using the VBA language – short for Visual Basic for Applications. Files of this type are typical for Microsoft Excel.
| 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 "XLSM") to another (referred to as "_XLS"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, XLSM 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 XLSM to format _XLS becomes essential.
So, how can we perform XLSM 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 XLSM 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 XLSM to _XLS converters.
Conversion from XLSM to _XLS
XLSM to _XLS
How to convert the XLSM 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 XLSM 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 XLSM file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file XLSM, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the XLSM 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
Other conversions
from the XLSM format:
Other conversions
to the _XLS format:
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.