Convert XAR to EXCEL

Understanding XAR and Excel file formats

XAR files are vector graphic files created by Xara software, such as Xara Designer Pro or Xara Photo & Graphic Designer. These files store images, illustrations, and design elements in a proprietary format. Excel files, typically with the .xlsx or .xls extension, are spreadsheet documents created by Microsoft Excel, used for organizing, analyzing, and storing data in tabular form.

Why convert XAR to Excel?

Converting a XAR file to an Excel file is not a common workflow, as these formats serve different purposes. However, you might want to extract tabular data or vector graphics from a XAR file and use them in an Excel spreadsheet for reporting, analysis, or presentation purposes.

How to convert XAR to Excel

There is no direct converter that transforms XAR files into Excel spreadsheets. However, you can follow these steps to achieve the conversion:

1. Open the XAR file in Xara Designer Pro or Xara Photo & Graphic Designer.
2. If your XAR file contains tables or data, select the relevant content.
3. Export the selected content as an image or PDF using File → Export and choose a suitable format (e.g., PNG, JPEG, or PDF).
4. Open Microsoft Excel and use Insert → Pictures to add the exported image or Data → Get Data → From File → From PDF to import data from a PDF.
5. If you need editable data, you may use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tools to extract text from the exported image or PDF, then paste it into Excel.

Best software for XAR to Excel conversion

• Xara Designer Pro or Xara Photo & Graphic Designer – for opening and exporting XAR files.
• Microsoft Excel – for importing images or PDF data and organizing it in spreadsheet format.
• Adobe Acrobat or online OCR tools – for converting exported images or PDFs to editable text for Excel.

Summary

While there is no direct XAR to Excel file converter, you can export content from XAR files and import it into Excel using a combination of Xara software, Microsoft Excel, and OCR tools. This process allows you to transfer graphics or data from vector designs into a spreadsheet format for further use.