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Tables in Documents

Place your XLS spreadsheet data directly into a DOC file — perfect for embedding financial tables in reports and proposals.

Server-Side Conversion

All processing runs in the cloud, so your device stays fast. Just upload your XLS and download the DOC when ready.

Instant Results

Convert XLS to DOC in seconds. No queues, no waiting — your Word document is ready almost immediately on convertio.co.

How to convert XLS to DOC

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose doc or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your doc file right afterwards

About formats

XLS is the binary spreadsheet format of Microsoft Excel, first introduced with Excel 1.0 for Macintosh in September 1985 and becoming the dominant spreadsheet format worldwide. The format stores workbooks as OLE2 compound document files using the Binary Interchange File Format (BIFF), organizing sheets, cells, formulas, formatting, charts, pivot tables, macros, and metadata across multiple internal streams. Each cell record encodes the cell's value (number, string, boolean, error, or formula), position, and formatting index, while shared string tables and style records reduce redundancy. The format evolved through BIFF versions (BIFF2 through BIFF8), with BIFF8 (Excel 97) establishing the structure used through Excel 2003. XLS supports up to 65,536 rows and 256 columns per sheet, a limit that drove the creation of XLSX. One advantage is universal spreadsheet compatibility — XLS files are recognized by every major spreadsheet application including LibreOffice Calc, Google Sheets, Apple Numbers, and dozens of programming libraries across all platforms. The format's mature feature set is another strength: XLS handles complex formulas, conditional formatting, data validation, named ranges, array formulas, external references, and VBA macros. Although XLSX replaced XLS as the default in Office 2007, the binary format persists in financial institutions, legacy reporting systems, and any environment where Excel 97-2003 compatibility is required.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: September 1985
DOC is the binary document format of Microsoft Word), the word processor first released in October 1983 for MS-DOS and later becoming the dominant document creation tool worldwide. The format stores documents as OLE2 compound document files — a binary container with multiple internal streams holding text content, formatting information, embedded objects, macros, and metadata. The text stream uses a complex system of formatting runs, section descriptors, paragraph and character property tables, and style definitions to represent arbitrarily complex document layouts including columns, headers, footnotes, tables, floating images, tracked changes, and mail merge fields. The format evolved substantially through Word versions, with Word 97 establishing the binary structure that remained standard through Word 2003 and created the .doc files most commonly encountered today. One advantage is near-universal compatibility — DOC files can be opened by virtually every word processor and document viewer across all platforms, from Microsoft Office to LibreOffice, Google Docs, and Apple Pages. The format's rich feature support is another strength: DOC handles complex layouts, embedded OLE objects, VBA macros, and revision tracking that power enterprise document workflows. Although Microsoft introduced the XML-based DOCX format with Office 2007, DOC remains heavily present in existing document archives and continues to be produced by organizations maintaining compatibility with older Word installations.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: October 1983

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert XLS to DOC?

Converting XLS to DOC lets you embed spreadsheet tables inside a Word document — ideal for reports, proposals, and printable summaries.

What apps open DOC files?

Microsoft Word, LibreOffice Writer, Google Docs, WPS Office, and Apple Pages can all open and edit DOC files on any major platform.

Does table formatting carry over?

Cell borders, merged cells, and basic text formatting transfer into DOC tables. Complex charts may render as static images instead.

Can I convert XLS to DOC for free?

Yes — convertio.co offers free XLS to DOC conversion. Larger workloads benefit from premium plans with extended limits.

Is my data kept private?

Uploaded files are deleted immediately after conversion, and output files are removed within 24 hours — your spreadsheet data stays safe.

Will multiple sheets be included?

Each sheet from your XLS workbook is placed into the DOC file so no data is lost during the conversion process on convertio.co.

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