Convert SILK to SLK
| File Extension | SILK |
| Full Name | Microsoft Excel Symbolic Link Format |
| File Extension | SLK |
| Full Name | Microsoft Symbolic Link Format |
SLK file extension is used by Microsoft Excel. SLK is a SYLK (Symbolic Link) format file. Used for exchaning data between spreadsheets and other applications. SLK file contains all spreadsheet file data and some formulats and formatting settings; it doesn’t store merged cell data, text allignment settings, page breaks, or graphical objects.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "SILK") to another (referred to as "SLK"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, SILK file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format SILK to format SLK becomes essential.
So, how can we perform SILK to SLK file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format SILK and transforming it into format SLK. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of SILK to SLK converters.
Conversion from SILK to SLK
How to convert the SILK file to SLK?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of SILK to SLK. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the SILK file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file SILK, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the SILK file to the application
- Select the output format of the SLK file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file SLK on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted SLK file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the SILK format:
Other conversions
to the SLK format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.