How to open .XLS files on iOS
To open .XLS files on iOS, tap the .XLS file in the Files app.
Step-by-step instructions
- Tap the .XLS file in the Files app.
- Select 'Open in' and choose a compatible app like Microsoft Excel or Numbers.
Common issues
File does not open
The file may not open if the necessary application is missing or the file is corrupted.
- Ensure a compatible app is installed and up to date.
- Check the file's integrity and source.
- Try opening it with a different application.
File opens with incorrect formatting
This can occur if the file is opened in an incompatible application.
- Use Microsoft Excel for the best compatibility.
- Check for software updates or try another app.
Still can’t open your .XLS file?
Repair a damaged .XLS file
If the file opens with errors or not at all, a dedicated repair tool can often rebuild it. Work on a copy and keep the original file untouched.
Recover a deleted or lost .XLS file
If the file was deleted by mistake or the drive was formatted, data recovery software may be able to get it back. Stop writing to that drive right away, because new data can overwrite what you want to recover.
Windows software that recovers deleted or lost files from PCs and external drives such as HDDs, SSDs, USB drives and memory cards, after deletion, formatting or a crash.
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Security note
Only open .XLS files from trusted sources.