Convert XLSM to XLSX

Converting .xlsm files to .xlsx format.

Convert xlsm to xlsx

How to convert xlsm to xlsx file

Using Microsoft Excel, you can easily export your .xlsm files to the default .xlsx format (MS Excel Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet to MS Excel Spreadsheet).

Converting .xlsm to .xlsx in that way will disable some, or all macros in the resulting default format.

Simply use the 'File - Save as...' function in MS Excel. This might also be possible in other programs supporting Excel file types.

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Understanding XLSM and XLSX file formats

XLSM and XLSX are both file formats used by Microsoft Excel. XLSM files are Excel workbooks that contain macros, which are automated scripts written in VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) to perform tasks. On the other hand, XLSX files are standard Excel workbooks that do not support macros. Converting an XLSM file to XLSX will remove any macros present in the file.

How to convert XLSM to XLSX

To convert an XLSM file to XLSX, you can use Microsoft Excel itself or a reliable online converter. Here’s how you can do it using Excel:

  • Open the XLSM file in Microsoft Excel.
  • Click on FileSave As.
  • Select the location where you want to save the file.
  • In the Save as type dropdown menu, choose Excel Workbook (*.xlsx).
  • Click Save to complete the conversion.

Best software for XLSM to XLSX conversion

While Microsoft Excel is the most straightforward tool for converting XLSM to XLSX, there are also online converters like Zamzar and Convertio that can perform this task effectively. These tools are user-friendly and do not require any software installation.


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