XLS to TXT Converter
Batch convert xls files to txt format online for free
Choose files or drag & drop them here.
Only you have access to your files.
All files will be deleted after one hour.
How to convert XLS files to TXT online?
Step-by-step guide to convert xls to txt using AnyConv. It works on PC (Windows, Mac, Linux) and mobile devices (iPhone, Android).
Upload XLS-file
Drag and drop your XLS file into the upload area. The maximum file size is 100 MB.
XLS to TXT
Click "Convert" to change xls to txt. The conversion usually takes a few seconds.
Download your TXT
Now you can download the TXT file. The download link only works on your device.
FAQ
- ❓ How can I convert files from XLS to TXT?First you need to add file for conversion: drag and drop your XLS file or click the "Choose File" button. Then click the "Convert" button. When XLS to TXT conversion is completed, you can download your TXT file.
- ⏱️ How long does it take to convert XLS to TXT?Document conversion is pretty fast. You can change XLS to TXT in a few seconds.
- 🛡️ Is it safe to convert XLS to TXT on AnyConv?Of course! We delete uploaded files immediately, and converted ones after 1 hour. No one has access to your files. File conversion (including XLS to TXT) is absolutely safe.
- 💻 Can I convert XLS to TXT on Mac OS or Linux?Yes, you can use AnyConv on any operating system that has a web browser. Our XLS to TXT converter works online and does not require software installation.
Information about XLS and TXT file formats
| 🔸 File format | XLS | TXT |
| 🔸 Full name | XLS - Microsoft Excel Binary File Format | TXT - Raw text file |
| 🔸 File extension | .xls | .txt |
| 🔸 MIME type | application/vnd.ms-excel | text/plain |
| 🔸 Developed by | Microsoft | Microsoft |
| 🔸 Type of format | Spreadsheet | Plain text |
| 🔸 Description | Microsoft Excel, up until 2007 version used a proprietary binary file format called Excel Binary File Format (.XLS) as its primary format. Excel 2007 uses Office Open XML as its primary file format, an XML-based format that followed after a previous XML-based format called "XML Spreadsheet". | The name text file refers to a file format that allows only plain text content with very little formatting (e.g., no bold or italic types). Such files can be viewed and edited on text terminals or in simple text editors. |
| 🔸 Technical details | OpenOffice.org has created documentation of the Excel format. Since then, Microsoft has made the Excel binary format specification available to download freely. | Text file refers to a type of container, while plain text refers to a kind of content. Text files can contain plain text, but they are not limited to such. At a generic level of description, there are two kinds of computer files: text files and binary files. |
| 🔸 File conversion | XLS conversion | TXT conversion |
| 🔸 Associated programs | Microsoft Office, LibreOffice, Kingsoft Office, Google Docs. | Notepad, TextEdit, WordPad, UltraEdit |
| 🔸 Wiki | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Excel#File_formats | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Text_file |
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