ODS vs XLSX
A quick, plain-English comparison of the ODS and XLSX file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.
| ODS | XLSX | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | spreadsheet | spreadsheet |
| Extension | .ods | .xlsx |
| MIME type | application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet | application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet |
| Converts to | 18 formats | 18 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
Convert between ODS and XLSX
ODS vs XLSX: frequently asked questions
What's the difference between ODS and XLSX?
OpenDocument spreadsheet. Office Open XML spreadsheet (Excel).
Should I use ODS or XLSX?
Both are spreadsheet formats — the right one depends on compatibility, quality and file size for your use. Whichever you have, you can convert it to the other below in seconds.
How do I convert ODS to XLSX?
Open the ODS-to-XLSX converter, drop your ODS file in, and download the XLSX. We auto-detect the real format from the file's bytes, so a mislabeled file still works.