Convert XLS to SQL

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.

SQL is a standard language for storing, manipulating, and retrieving data in relational database systems. SQL files contain statements that define or manipulate database structures and data.

Technical Details

SQL files can contain various types of statements including DDL (Data Definition Language), DML (Data Manipulation Language), and queries. They are typically plain text and can be executed by various database systems.

Advantages

• Database-agnostic (standard SQL)
• Human-readable and editable
• Can represent both schema and data
• Widely supported by database tools

Limitations

• Vendor-specific features may not be portable
• Not optimized for data analysis
• Can be verbose for large datasets
• Performance depends on database execution