Add-in for converting workbooks in Excel 2007 and 2010
Overview
ExcelentSoftware’s Excel Converter is an add-on designed specifically for Microsoft Excel 2007 and 2010. It simplifies changing legacy .xls files into the newer .xlsx and macro-enabled .xlsm formats, and it also supports converting files back to older formats when needed.
Primary benefits
- Batch processing: automates multiple file conversions at once to save time.
- Direct integration with Excel: installs as an add-on, so no separate application is required.
- Supports .xls → .xlsx and .xls → .xlsm transitions.
- Reverse conversions available when you need to revert formats.
How it works
Install the add-in into Excel 2007 or 2010, then select the files or folders you want to convert. The tool can run conversions automatically in a queue, handling many files without manual intervention. You can choose target formats (xlsx or xlsm) and also switch files back to older formats if necessary.
Installation and requirements
- Requires Microsoft Excel 2007 or Microsoft Excel 2010.
- No other third-party software is needed—everything runs inside Excel as an add-on.
- Simple setup process that adds conversion options to Excel’s interface.
Recommendation
If you regularly update or migrate spreadsheets between .xls, .xlsx, and .xlsm formats in Excel 2007 or 2010, this add-in is a practical, productivity-focused solution worth trying.
Technical
- Windows
- Free Trial