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Convert ODS to XML

Convert spreadsheets and tables from ODS to XML. Dates, numbers and text are recognised and carried over to the new format.

Drop your files hereor (ODS and over 40 other formats). You can also paste an image.No upload: everything happens on your device

How to convert ODS to XML

  1. Add your ODS files

    Drag one or more ODS files onto the dashed area, or tap it to pick them from your device.

  2. Choose XML and the options

    XML is already selected; for CSV you can choose the separator.

  3. Convert and download

    Press “Convert to XML”. When it’s done, download the files one by one or all together in a ZIP archive.

Good to know. Formulas are converted to their last calculated value.

ODS and XML compared

Source format

ODS

OpenDocument Spreadsheet

The open-format spreadsheet, native to LibreOffice Calc and an ISO standard. Excel and Google Sheets open it without problems.

Best for
Tables in an open format, public administrations.
Limits
Some advanced Excel functions have no equivalent.
Type
spreadsheet
Multiple sheets
yes
Programs
LibreOffice Calc, Excel, Google Sheets
Extensions
.ods
Since
2005
All about the ODS format

Target format

XML

Extensible Markup Language

Data organised with tags similar to HTML. It underpins many exchanges between business systems, RSS feeds and e-invoicing formats.

Best for
Exchanging data between programs, imports into business software.
Limits
Verbose: for the same data it’s heavier than JSON and CSV.
Type
structured data
Human-readable
yes, it’s text
Used by
business software, e-invoices, feeds
Extensions
.xml
Since
1998
All about the XML format

Questions about ODS and XML

What happens to multiple sheets?

Formats with several sheets (XLSX, ODS, HTML, PDF) keep them all; CSV and TSV hold only one: in the options you can choose to convert the first sheet or create one file per sheet.

Are my ODS files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion from ODS to XML happens entirely in your browser, using your device’s computing power. Files aren’t sent or stored anywhere: when you close the page they’re gone from memory too.

How many files can I convert at once?

Up to 100 files at a time. There’s no fixed size limit: it depends on your device’s memory. On smartphones it’s best to work in smaller batches with heavy files such as videos.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes, with up-to-date Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet. On phones, converted files end up in the Downloads folder or the Files app.

Do I need an internet connection?

Only to open the page (and, the first time, to download the components needed for that type of file). After that the conversion keeps working even if the connection drops.

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