XLS to XLSX using Python
The Python SDK for converting one Excel document to another Excel document format.
The Python library for converting XLS file to XLSX file.
Try for FREEConvertAPI Python library install
ConvertAPI provides a Python library that allows you to perform a XLS to XLSX conversion with just a few lines of code. Convert XLS to XLSX documents using Python SDK with no effort at all!
pip install --upgrade convertapi
Authenticate your Python library
You can obtain your secret key by signing up for a free account. Once you sign up, you'll receive 250 free conversions instantly! Grab your authentication secret from the account dashboard, and authenticate the ConvertAPI Python library like this:
import convertapi
convertapi.api_secret = 'your-api-secret'
Convert XLS to XLSX using Python in no time!
Once you have your authentication in place, simply copy-paste this xls to xlsx conversion code snippet into your Python project:
Upload the file and see how it works
You can set up the advanced conversion parameters and test the conversion result online using our interactive demo tool. It will auto-generate the code snippet for you!
Advanced XLS to XLSX conversion parameters
Sets the password to open protected documents.