How to open a .XLA file online
Three steps, a few seconds, no Excel.
Choose your .XLA file
Drag your .XLA file onto the box above, or click Choose file.
Supported
Your .XLA file is opened: every sheet, formula and merged range.
Browse, search, export
Switch sheets, click a cell to see its formula, search the whole sheet and export it as CSV or JSON.
What is a .XLA file?
Everything worth knowing about Microsoft Excel 97-2003 Add-In files.
An XLA file is a spreadsheet add-in developed by Microsoft. It contains additional features and macros designed to extend the functionality of the Microsoft Excel application. These files are typically opened and managed using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, or Visual Studio.
Programs that open .XLA files
| Full name | Microsoft Excel 97-2003 Add-In |
|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft |
| First released | Excel 97 era (legacy add-in format; superseded by .xlam in Excel 2007) |
| Category | Documents |
| MIME type | application/vnd.ms-excel |
| Signature | D0 CF 11 E0 A1 B1 1A E1 ("ÐÏ.ࡱ.á" - OLE2 / Compound File Binary (CFB) header) |
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Is my .XLA file uploaded anywhere?
No. Your .XLA file is opened for you.
Are formulas recalculated?
The viewer shows the values Excel or LibreOffice saved in the file, plus the formula behind each cell when you click it. It doesn't recalculate, so what you see is exactly what the author saw when saving.
Can I open a password-protected .XLA file?
Not yet. Files encrypted with a password to open are detected and reported; sheets that are only "protected against editing" open normally.
Why doesn't my chart or image show?
This viewer focuses on cell data: values, formulas, merged cells and fill colours. Charts, images and pivot table layouts are not drawn yet.
How big a file can I open?
Up to 50 MB. Large sheets are shown 500 rows at a time so your browser stays fast. Search still covers every row.
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