ODS is the native format for LibreOffice Calc. Converting to ODS ensures the file opens and edits correctly in LibreOffice without compatibility issues.
Yes. Excel formulas are converted to their LibreOffice equivalents where possible.
Yes. All sheets from the XLSX file are included in the ODS output.
Yes. Google Docs can open ODS files directly.
Basic charts are converted. Some Excel-specific chart types may not have a LibreOffice equivalent.
Excel macros (VBA) are not preserved in ODS. LibreOffice uses Basic macros, which are different.
Yes. ODS is an ISO standard (ISO/IEC 26300) and is recommended for long-term archiving.