Convert SDA to XLS

Understanding sda and xls file formats

SDA files are StarOffice Draw documents, created by the now-discontinued StarOffice suite, which was later succeeded by OpenOffice and LibreOffice. These files typically contain vector graphics, diagrams, and drawings. On the other hand, XLS files are Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet files, widely used for storing, organizing, and analyzing data in tabular form.

Why convert sda to xls?

Converting an SDA file to XLS format is useful if you want to extract tabular data or diagrams from a drawing and use them in a spreadsheet for further analysis, reporting, or sharing with users who primarily work with Excel.

How to convert sda to xls

There is no direct one-step conversion from SDA to XLS because these formats serve different purposes. However, you can use LibreOffice or Apache OpenOffice to open SDA files and export the content to a format compatible with Excel.

1. Download and install LibreOffice (recommended) or Apache OpenOffice.
2. Open LibreOffice Draw and use File → Open to load your SDA file.
3. If your drawing contains tables or data, select and copy the relevant content.
4. Open LibreOffice Calc (the spreadsheet component).
5. Paste the copied content into Calc. Adjust formatting as needed.
6. Save the file using File → Save As and choose Microsoft Excel 97-2003 (.xls) as the file type.

Best software for sda to xls conversion

LibreOffice is the best free and open-source software for handling SDA files and exporting content to XLS. It offers broad compatibility and is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Online alternatives

There are no reliable online converters that support direct SDA to XLS conversion due to the rarity of the SDA format. Using LibreOffice locally is the safest and most effective method.