File Extension | WKS |
Full Name | Microsoft Works Spreadsheet Document Format |
WKS is a spreadsheet document file created by Microsoft MS Works tool. WKS format is similar to the format used by popular Excel application but offers less features.
File Extension | XLSX |
Full Name | Microsoft Excel 2007, Excel 2010 And Excel 2013 Open XML Workbook Format |
The .xlsx file refers to Microsoft Excel Open XML spreadsheet format files.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "WKS") to another (referred to as "XLSX"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, WKS 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 WKS to format XLSX becomes essential.
So, how can we perform WKS to XLSX 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 WKS and transforming it into format XLSX. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of WKS to XLSX converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of WKS to XLSX. 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 WKS file:
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