ODS, the open spreadsheet
ODS is the open standard spreadsheet format of LibreOffice and OpenOffice.
Strengths: It does not depend on any vendor and many public bodies require it.
Limits: Outside LibreOffice not everyone opens it comfortably.
Data
Convert ODS to XML
Turn your ODS files into XML in seconds. Everything happens in your browser: nothing is uploaded to any server.
ODSXML
Drag your files here
Or paste them with Ctrl+V. They never leave your device.
Why convert ODS to XML?
Outside LibreOffice not everyone opens it comfortably. As XML it fits systems that expect tagged data.
About the formats
XML, tagged data
XML organises data in nested tags with attributes, like HTML but for data.
Strengths: It is the standard for many government systems, e-invoices and business integrations.
Limits: It is verbose and heavier than JSON for the same information.
How to convert ODS to XML
- 1Drop your ODS files in the box, paste them or pick them from your device.
- 2Check that the target is XML and open the options if you want to adjust it.
- 3Press “Convert” and download each XML, or all of them in a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Is my ODS uploaded to a server to turn it into XML?
No. The ODS to XML conversion runs entirely in your browser, with code downloaded from this site and executed on your device. You can check it in the Network tab of the developer tools or by going offline after the page loads.
Is there a size limit?
Up to 1 GB on desktop and about 200 MB on mobile, although a huge spreadsheet may take a few seconds.
Can I convert several ODS files at once?
Yes. Drop as many ODS files as you like: several are converted at the same time, depending on your processor cores, and when they finish you can download each XML or all of them in a ZIP.