DOC to XLS Converter

Move DOC table data into XLS spreadsheets — free online

Drop files here. 1 GB maximum file size or Sign Up
to
Facebook Amazon Microsoft Tesla Nestle Walmart L'Oreal

DOC Tables to XLS

Extract tables and structured data from your DOC directly into an XLS spreadsheet — ready for formulas, sorting, and analysis.

Cross-Platform Access

Convert from any browser on any device — desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone. No Excel installation or plugin needed.

Powered by the Cloud

Convertio handles all processing remotely. Your device stays free while the DOC to XLS conversion runs on fast servers.

How to convert DOC to XLS

1

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

2

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

3

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

About formats

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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert DOC to XLS?

When your DOC contains tables or structured data, XLS lets you work with that data in a spreadsheet — sort, filter, calculate, and chart.

What programs open XLS?

Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, Apple Numbers, and WPS Spreadsheets all open and edit XLS files natively.

Will non-table content transfer?

XLS is best for tabular data. Plain text and lists will appear in cells, but complex document layouts are better suited to other formats.

Is this conversion free?

Basic DOC to XLS conversion is free on Convertio. Premium tiers are available for higher volume and priority processing.

Can I upload multiple DOC files?

Yes — batch-upload DOC files and convert them all to XLS at once, streamlining your data extraction workflow.

DOC to XLS Quality Rating

3.8 (37,606 votes)
You need to convert and download at least 1 file to provide feedback!