XLS to CSV

Exports XLS data as a plain CSV table for imports and analysis. Add your files, convert them in one batch, and download each CSV directly.

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How to convert XLS to CSV

The converter runs in your browser and an isolated processing queue. Nothing to install, and every upload is scanned for malware before it is processed.

  1. 1Add your XLS filesDrop XLS files into the converter or choose them from your device. Guest files can be up to 25 MB each.
  2. 2Choose CSVSet CSV as the output for the whole batch, then change individual files if needed.
  3. 3Convert and downloadStart the batch and download each CSV directly, or save it to your workspace to get a permanent link.
XLS

Excel spreadsheet

The legacy binary Microsoft Excel workbook format.

Best for older spreadsheet archives and Office compatibility.

CSV

CSV data

A plain-text table format that separates values into portable rows and columns.

Best for data exchange, imports, exports, and analysis.

XLS to CSV

What to expect from XLS to CSV

What changes in the file, and what to check before you share the result.

One table, values only

CSV stores a single table of plain values. Only one sheet is exported, formulas are saved as their calculated results, and formatting, charts, and comments are dropped. Split multi-sheet XLS files first if you need every sheet.

XLS to CSV questions

Short answers about limits, privacy, and keeping the converted file.

What happens to my other sheets and formulas?

A CSV file holds one table, so only one sheet is exported. Formulas are saved as their calculated values.

Is the XLS to CSV converter free?

Yes. Without an account you can convert up to 10 files a day, 2 at a time, up to 25 MB each. A free account adds monthly conversion credits and larger files.

How long are my files kept?

Guest uploads and results are deleted automatically after 1 hour. Conversions stay temporary when you are signed in too, unless you save a result to your workspace.

Can I get a permanent link to the CSV file?

Yes. Save the result to a SteadyLink workspace and it gets a stable link. If you make a new version later, replace the file and the link stays the same.

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Browse by file type

Each category has its own converter, format list, and common routes.

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Images

JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, GIF, TIFF, BMP, HEIC, ICO, SVG

Documents

DOC, DOCX, ODT, RTF, TXT, HTML, PDF

Spreadsheets

XLS, XLSX, ODS, CSV, PDF

Presentations

PPT, PPTX, ODP, PDF

PDF

PDF, DOCX, JPG, PNG, TXT

Audio

MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OGG, M4A, Opus

Video

MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, GIF, MP3

Archives

ZIP, TAR, TAR.GZ, 7Z

Ebooks

EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, PDF, TXT

Keep the useful ones.

Conversions remain temporary even when you are signed in, so save a result to your workspace when you want a stable URL and revision history.

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