Convert XLS to DOCX
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 DOCX
- 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 DOCX files
Save each file individually or grab them all at once. Done.
Why convert XLS to DOCX?
Converting XLS to DOCX pulls an old Excel spreadsheet's tables into an editable Word document — useful when you need to write a report around legacy data. Cell contents are laid out as tables in the resulting document.
XLS vs DOCX 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XLS is the legacy Excel format — a binary file superseded by XLSX in 2007, still floating around in old templates and archives. DOCX is the standard editable document format — rich text, images and tables in a file every version of Word and most office suites can open and edit.
| Property | XLS | DOCX |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .xls | .docx |
| Full name | Microsoft Excel 97-2003 Spreadsheet | Microsoft Word Document |
| First released | 1987 | 2007 |
| 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 | editable documents, reports and letters compatible with Microsoft Word |
XLS to DOCX — frequently asked questions
Is this XLS to DOCX converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermarks and no daily limits.
Will formulas still work in the DOCX?
No — DOCX 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.