Convert XLSX to XLST

Understanding xlsx and xlst file formats

XLSX is the standard file format for Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, introduced with Excel 2007. It is based on the Office Open XML standard and stores data in a compressed ZIP package containing XML files. XLSX files can contain data, formulas, charts, and formatting.

XLST is not a standard file format. It appears to be a typo or confusion with XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations), which is an XML-based language used for transforming XML documents into other formats. If you meant XLS (the older Excel format) or XSLT, please clarify. For this article, we will assume you meant XSLT.

Why convert xlsx to xlst (xslt)?

Converting an XLSX file to XSLT is not a typical workflow, as these formats serve different purposes. XLSX is for spreadsheet data, while XSLT is for transforming XML documents. However, you might want to extract data from an XLSX file and create an XSLT stylesheet to transform XML data based on that content.

How to convert xlsx to xlst (xslt)

There is no direct one-click converter from XLSX to XSLT, but you can follow these steps:

1. Open your XLSX file in Microsoft Excel or LibreOffice Calc.
2. Export or save the data as File → Save As → CSV (Comma delimited) or File → Save As → XML Data (if available).
3. Use a text editor or XML editor to create an XSLT file. You can use the exported data as a reference to build your XSLT stylesheet.
4. Write the XSLT code to transform your target XML data as needed.

Best software for xlsx to xlst (xslt) conversion

• Microsoft Excel: For exporting data from XLSX to XML or CSV.
• Oxygen XML Editor: For creating and editing XSLT files with advanced features.
• Notepad++ or Visual Studio Code: For manual XSLT editing.

Summary

While there is no direct conversion from XLSX to XSLT, you can export your spreadsheet data and use it to create an XSLT stylesheet manually. Tools like Microsoft Excel and Oxygen XML Editor are recommended for this workflow.