Yes, completely free with no sign-up required.

What's the difference from XLSX?

XLS is the older Excel format (pre-2007). We support both.

No. Files are processed in memory and deleted immediately.

Convert XLS to Markdown

Convert legacy Excel files into Markdown tables.

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tomdnow's XLS to Markdown converter handles legacy Excel files (pre-2007 .xls format) and transforms spreadsheet data into clean Markdown tables. Both XLS and the newer XLSX format are fully supported.

Legacy XLS files are common in government archives, financial records, and enterprise systems that haven't migrated to modern formats. The converter evaluates formulas, preserves multi-sheet structure, and outputs GitHub Flavored Markdown tables compatible with any modern documentation platform.

How to Convert XLS to Markdown

1
Upload your XLS
Drag and drop or click to select your Excel file.
2
Convert
Our tool converts the spreadsheet into Markdown tables.
3
Download
Preview the result and download your .md file.

Why Convert XLS to Markdown?

- Migrate legacy Excel data to modern formats
- Create Markdown tables from old spreadsheets
- Archive legacy data as plain text
- Feed old spreadsheet data into AI tools

FAQ

Is this tool free?: Yes, completely free with no sign-up required.
What's the difference from XLSX?: XLS is the older Excel format (pre-2007). We support both.
Is my file stored?: No. Files are processed in memory and deleted immediately.