'Convert XLS' is 10-20 times faster than using Excel. It also allows for the saving and restoring of complex 'conversion jobs'. Specify a 'conversion job' within the command line or Windows scheduler and rest easy.
Command line capability is fundamental to ALL of our software tools. Demo batch files are installed ready for testing and modification. We are always here to help you implement our software.
Moving or deleting files while converting Excel files is no problem at all. This allows for easy, unattended conversion of whole folders.
If you need to manipulate Excel, CSV, TXT file data, 'Convert XLS' comes with numerous features and specialized processes including:
More info on specific Excel file conversions
Many CSV manipulation features are included:
More info on specific CSV file conversions
More info on specific Text file conversions
'Convert XLS' is a simple to use, yet powerful Excel converter utility specifically designed for Excel, fixed width text and CSV (character/comma delimited) files. If you need to convert/manipulate one or thousands of files, located in one or many folders this is the tool! Conversions can be done 10-20 times faster without using MS Excel.
Repeat complex conversion tasks simply by restoring prior 'Conversion Jobs'. A 'Conversion Job' consists of all 'Conversion Tasks' that you specify to be done within the 'Convert XLS' user interface. This makes your future work to manipulate and convert XLS/XLSX /CSV/TXT files on a regular basis a mindless endeavor!
The command line is one of the most widely known, accepted and implemented methods for allowing one software app to initiate another app. That's why we've made it our goal to make all of our software command line able.
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Although we'll discuss the use of the command line here, it's only to give you a taste. For the full, accurate, and up to date information see the 'Convert XLS' command line documentation. There you will also find a full list of examples and how to troubleshoot. See using the Windows Scheduler also.
NOTE: After installation, you can find several simple batch (*.bat) files for quick and easy usage by going to Start\All Programs\Convert XLS\Example Batch Files. These will work without modification provided the installation was in the default folder. Email us at if you have any questions or need additional examples. We will get you up and running fast!
There are two approaches to using the command line:
A 'Conversion Job' is easily built using the 'Convert XLS' graphical user interface. All the details of the job are saved in a single conversion job file (e.g. 'c:\myjobs\Do-Multi-Step-Conversion.SII). Specifying a conversion job file with the command line is very easy by using the /J switch. You can have hundreds or thousands of tasks specified in the conversion job file, all of which will get executed in one fell swoop. For example:
ConvertXLS.EXE /J"D:\My Conversion Job Files\AccountingBatch.SII"
Specifying a single conversion task requires a bit more effort, but does not require the prior creation of a 'Conversion Job' file. The documentation has an enormous amount of detailed examples that are well organized. Therefore specifying a conversion task from the command line is matter of finding your specific case and modifying it for your needs. Again, please see the documentation for a complete list of examples. Below you'll find the most often used examples:
NOTE: Items in bold can be converted without Excel being installed.
File Type | Description |
---|---|
Unicode Text |
(*.TXT) Unicode Text. Tab delimited. |
Text MS DOS |
(*.TXT) Text (MS-DOS) Tab delimited. |
XML |
(*.XML) Extensible Markup Language |
HTML |
(*.HTM, *.HTML) Web Page |
XLS |
(*.XLS) Microsoft Excel 97-2003 Workbook |
XLSX |
(*.XLSX) Microsoft Open XMLExcel Workbook This is also the default file type as set in Excel's: |
XLSM |
(*.XLSM) ExcelMacro-Enabled Workbook |
CSV (1) |
(*.CSV) Comma Delimited |
CSV Unicode (1) |
(*.CSV) Comma Delimited Windows Unicode |
CSV UTF-8 (1) |
(*.CSV) Comma Delimited NOTE:'Convert XLS' conversion method only. |
XLSM (3) |
(*.XLSM) Open XML Workbook Macro Enabled |
Excel 97/95 (2) |
(*.XLS) Microsoft Excel 97-2000 & 5.0/95 Workbook |
CSV Mac |
(*.CSV) Comma Delimited Macintosh |
CSV MS DOS |
(*.CSV) Comma Delimited DOS |
Web Page |
(*.MHT) Single File Web Page |
Text Printer |
(*.PRN) Space Delimited Text File |
Text Windows |
(*.TXT) Tab Delimited Text File |
Text Macintosh |
(*.TXT) Tab Delimited Text File |
Text (3) |
(*.TXT) Tab Delimited Text File. Platform Independent. |
PDF (3) |
Portable Document Format |
XPS (3) |
XML Paper Specification |
XLSB (3) |
(*.XLSB) Binary Workbook |
XLTX (3) |
(*.XLTX) Open XML Template |
XLTM (3) |
(*.XLTM) Open XML Template Macro Enabled |
XLAM (3) |
(*.XLAM) Open XML Add-In |
DIF |
(*.DIF) Data Interchange Format |
Excel 5 |
(*.XLW) Microsoft Excel 5.0/95 Workbook |
Excel 7 |
(*.XLW) Microsoft Excel 7.0/95 Workbook |
SYLK |
(*.SLK) SYLK (Symbolik Link) |
Template |
(*.XLT) Template |
Add In |
(*.XLA) Microsoft Excel Add In |
International Add In |
Excel International add-in |
International Macro |
Excel International macro |
Excel 2 (2) |
(*.XLS) Microsoft Excel 2.0 Worksheet |
Excel 2 Far East (2) |
(*.XLS) Microsoft Excel 2.0 Worksheet Far East |
Excel 3 (2) |
(*.XLS) Microsoft Excel 3.0 Worksheet |
Excel 4 (2) |
(*.XLS) Microsoft Excel 4.0 Worksheet |
Excel 4 Workbook (2) |
(*.XLW) Microsoft Excel 4.0 Workbook |
DBF2 (2) |
(*.DBF) dBase II |
DBF3 (2) |
(*.DBF) dBase III |
DBF4 (2) |
(*.DBF) dBase IV |
WK1 (2) |
(*.WK1) Lotus (1-2-3) 2.x Format |
WK1 All (2) |
(*.WK1) Lotus (1-2-3) 2.x ALL Format |
WK1 Format (2) |
(*.WK1) Lotus (1-2-3) 2.x FMT Format |
WK3 (2) |
(*.WK3) Lotus (1-2-3) 3.x FMT Format |
WK4 (2) |
(*.WK4) Lotus (1-2-3) 4.x Format |
WK3 Format (2) |
(*.WK3) Lotus (1-2-3) 3.x and Windows Format |
WKS (2) |
(*.WKS) MS Works Format |
Works2 Far East (2) |
(*.WKS) MS Works (Far East) Format |
WQ1 (2) |
(*.WQ1) Quattro Pro for MSDOS Format |
WJ2 WD1 (2) |
(*.WJ2) Japanese 1-2-3 |
WJ3 (2) |
(*.WJ3) Japanese 1-2-3 |
WJ3 Format (2) |
(*.WJ3) Japanese 1-2-3 Format |
(2)No longer supported in MS Excel versions 2007 and above.
(3)Versions of Excel 2007 and up will support this file format. PDF and XPS require the "Microsoft Save as PDF or XPS" add in. Go to Microsoft's web site and search for "Microsoft Save as PDF or XPS add in".
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