Convert XAR to XLS

Understanding XAR and XLS 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 designs in a proprietary format, supporting layers, transparency, and advanced vector editing features.

XLS files are spreadsheet documents used by Microsoft Excel. They store data in tabular form, supporting formulas, charts, and formatting. XLS is a binary file format primarily used for data analysis and reporting.

Why convert XAR to XLS?

Converting a XAR file to XLS is uncommon, as they serve different purposes. However, you might want to extract tabular data or graphical information from a XAR file and organize it in a spreadsheet for analysis or reporting.

How to convert XAR to XLS

There is no direct converter for XAR to XLS, but you can follow these steps:

1. Open the XAR file in Xara Designer Pro or Xara Photo & Graphic Designer.
2. If your XAR contains tables or data, select and copy the relevant content.
3. Open Microsoft Excel and paste the copied content into a worksheet.
4. Alternatively, export the XAR content as an image (File → Export → PNG), then insert the image into Excel (Insert → Pictures).
5. Save the Excel file as XLS (File → Save As → Excel 97-2003 Workbook (*.xls)).

Recommended software for conversion

• Xara Designer Pro or Xara Photo & Graphic Designer – for opening and exporting XAR files.
• Microsoft Excel – for creating and saving XLS files.

Online alternatives

There are no reliable online converters for direct XAR to XLS conversion. Manual extraction and transfer of data or images is the most effective method.