Convert XLS to DOC
Free and instant — your XLS files are processed securely on our servers and deleted right after conversion. Nothing is stored.
How to convert XLS to DOC
- Step 01
Add your XLS files
Drop them into the box above or click to browse. You can add several files at once.
- Step 02
Conversion starts instantly
Your file is sent to our servers, converted and deleted right away — no sign-up, no queue, no waiting.
- Step 03
Download your DOC files
Save each file individually or grab them all at once. Done.
Why convert XLS to DOC?
Converting XLS to DOC pulls an old Excel spreadsheet's tables into a Word 97-2003 compatible document — useful for legacy workflows that need both files in the older binary format.
XLS vs DOC at a glance
XLS is the legacy Excel format — a binary file superseded by XLSX in 2007, still floating around in old templates and archives. DOC is the legacy Word format — a binary file superseded by DOCX in 2007, still floating around from old templates and archives.
| Property | XLS | DOC |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .xls | .doc |
| Full name | Microsoft Excel 97-2003 Spreadsheet | Microsoft Word 97-2003 Document |
| First released | 1987 | 1983 |
| Developed by | Microsoft | Microsoft |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | old Excel spreadsheets from Office 97-2003 that newer apps struggle to open | old Word documents from Office 97-2003 that newer apps struggle to open |
XLS to DOC — frequently asked questions
Is this XLS to DOC converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermarks and no daily limits.
Will formulas still work in the DOC?
No — DOC has no concept of spreadsheet formulas. Only the calculated values are carried over, laid out as a table.
Is the conversion private?
Your XLS is sent to our servers, converted using LibreOffice, and the result is returned to you. Your file is deleted immediately after conversion and never stored.