How to convert XLS to PARQUET
1. Upload XLS
Select or drag and drop your XLS file into the converter.
2. Choose PARQUET
Select PARQUET as your output format. You can process multiple files at once.
3. Download
Click convert and download your new Parquet file instantly.
Format Details
XLS
XLS is the legacy binary spreadsheet format used by Microsoft Excel from 1987 through the Office 2003 era, based on Microsoft's proprietary Binary Interchange File Format (BIFF). It stores worksheets, formulas, charts, and macros in a binary structure that requires Microsoft's format specification to parse correctly. XLS remains common in older enterprise systems and when compatibility with legacy versions of Excel is required.
Parquet
Apache Parquet is an open-source binary columnar storage format designed for efficient analytical data processing across the big data ecosystem. Its columnar layout enables excellent compression ratios and fast query execution when only a subset of columns is needed. Parquet is the de facto standard format for data lakes and is natively supported by Apache Spark, Hadoop, Presto, Snowflake, and most modern data processing platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert XLS to PARQUET?
Upload your XLS file on Convertek, select PARQUET as the output format, then click Convert. Your PARQUET file will be ready to download instantly.
Is the XLS to PARQUET converter free?
Yes. Converting XLS to Parquet on Convertek is completely free with no watermarks. Fair upload limits apply (typically 30 MB per file).
Is my file kept after conversion?
No. Files are processed temporarily and not stored permanently. Converted downloads are available only in your browser session.
What is the difference between XLS and PARQUET?
XLS and Parquet are different file formats with distinct use cases. Converting between them lets you use your file in software or workflows that require the PARQUET format.