Convert XLS to JSON

XLS files are Excel files that use the Binary Interchange File Format (BIFF). This was the default format for Excel versions 97-2003.

XLS files can have multiple sheets, and each sheet can contain multiple rows and columns of data. They support various data types, including text, numbers, dates, and formulas.

Key features of XLS files include:

• Works with older versions of Excel and other spreadsheet software
• Can store formatting information, charts, and macros
• Smaller file size compared to newer formats like XLSX
• Limited to 65,536 rows and 256 columns per sheet

While XLS files are still widely used, they're gradually being replaced by the more modern XLSX format.

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data format that's easy for humans to read and write, and easy for machines to parse and generate.

Originally created for JavaScript, JSON quickly became the go-to format for web data exchange because it's simple and versatile. Now it's used across many programming languages and platforms.

JSON is a staple in web applications. It can represent structured data from simple key-value pairs to complex nested objects and arrays, making it perfect for client-server communication.

Schema

JSON's flexible structure is great, but it can make data integrity and processing tricky, especially with large or complex datasets.

Konbert automatically figures out the schema of your JSON data. We scan your JSON file to identify its structure, making sure all data is accurately captured and maintained throughout the conversion process. This preserves the integrity of your information.

Character encoding

According to RFC 8259, strings in uploaded JSON files should be encoded in UTF-8.

If your file has non UTF-8 characters, you might run into errors when parsing your data.

Nested data

We can read and flatten nested objects and arrays if you want to convert them to flat data like CSV or Excel.