Convert XLS to ODS

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Microsoft Excel Binary File Format

Extension	.xls
Category	🔵 documents
Programs	🔵 Microsoft Office 🔵 LibreOffice 🔵 Kingsoft Office 🔵 Google Docs
Main program	🔵 Microsoft Office
Description	🔵 The .xls format is the default file format for spreadsheets created in Microsoft Excel, particularly in versions before Excel 2007. This binary file format can store data in cells organized in rows and columns, and it supports formulas, charts, graphs, and various formatting features to manipulate and visualize data. The .xls format was commonly used in business, finance, and any field requiring data analysis and presentation, but has since been largely replaced by the more advanced .xlsx format.
Technical details	🔵 The `.xls` format, primarily used for Microsoft Excel versions before 2007, stores spreadsheet elements such as worksheets, formulas, and macros. Being a proprietary binary format created by Microsoft, its undocumented internal structure has made compatibility with third-party software quite challenging. This format consists of binary records that contain data, formatting, and embedded objects, allowing for multiple worksheets, various functions, and inter-sheet referencing. `.xls` files can also include Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros, which enable automation and complex calculations. While supported in applications like OpenOffice Calc, there are options available to convert between `.xls` and other formats such as `.xlsx`. Despite security concerns related to macros, `.xls` is still commonly used due to its compatibility with older Excel versions and legacy systems. However, the newer `.xlsx` format, introduced in Office 2007 and utilizing XML and ZIP technologies, offers improved efficiency and security features.
Developer	🔵 Microsoft
MIME type	🔵 application/vnd.ms-excel

OpenDocument Spreadsheet

Extension	.ods
Category	🔵 documents
Programs	🔵 Microsoft Office 2007 🔵 Microsoft Office 2010
Main program	🔵 OpenOffice Calc
Description	🔵 ods (OpenDocument Spreadsheet) The .ods file format is a spreadsheet file format used by LibreOffice Calc, OpenOffice Calc, and other office suites that support the OpenDocument standard. It's an XML-based file format and an open alternative to proprietary formats like Microsoft's .xls and .xlsx. ODS files can contain complex spreadsheets with cells, rows, columns, formulas, charts, and graphics. They are commonly used in environments that prefer or require open-source software.
Technical details	🔵 The `.ods` (OpenDocument Spreadsheet) format is part of the OpenDocument Format (ODF) for office documents, featuring the following key elements: - Standardization: It is standardized by OASIS and ISO/IEC (ISO/IEC 26300), ensuring a public specification and transparent development process. - XML-Based: It consists of compressed XML files, essentially creating a ZIP archive, promoting robust data exchange and interoperability. - Spreadsheet Elements: It supports rows, columns, cells, formulas, charts, and advanced formatting such as conditional formatting and cell styles. - Compatibility: Widely supported by various office suites such as OpenOffice.org, LibreOffice, Google Docs; with limited compatibility with Microsoft Excel for complex sheets. - Open Standard: It is freely available for implementation without licensing fees, encouraging software diversity and compatibility. - Compression: It benefits from ZIP compression, which is efficient for handling large spreadsheets. - Macro Support: It allows for the inclusion of macros in various scripting languages, with potential security risks. - Metadata: It supports document management metadata like title, author, and creation date. - Formula Syntax: It has a unique formula syntax, which may lead to compatibility issues with other formats such as .xlsx. - Multiple Sheets Support: It enables the use of multiple sheets within a single document. - Object Embedding: It allows for the embedding of objects and linking to external databases. - Accessibility Features: It includes features aimed at enhancing accessibility. - Encryption and Security: It provides options for encryption and password protection. The `.ods` format offers a flexible, interoperable solution for spreadsheet applications, particularly popular in open-source environments.
Developer	🔵 Sun Microsystems
MIME type	🔵 application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet 🔵 application/x-vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet