Which MIME types are related to file extension ".xls"?

What is a File Extension?

A file extension is a suffix at the end of a filename that indicates what type of file it is. File extensions help both users and operating systems identify what application should be used to open the file.

File extensions are typically separated from the filename by a period (dot) and consist of 2-4 characters, though they can be longer. For example, in the filename "document.pdf", ".pdf" is the file extension.

File extensions are closely related to MIME types, as they both serve to identify the format of a file. However, while MIME types are used primarily by web browsers and servers, file extensions are used by operating systems and applications.

About .xls Files

Description

.xls files are associated with Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet (XLS).

Associated MIME Types

application/vnd.ms-excel

Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet (XLS)

Applications

.xls files can be opened with the following applications:

Specialized applications for this file type
File viewers with appropriate plugins
Converting tools
Associated development environments

Technical Details

Format

The .xls format is associated with Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet (XLS). Binary file format used by Microsoft Excel before 2007.

Usage

.xls files are used for specific applications or purposes related to Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet (XLS).

Frequently Asked Questions

Related File Extensions

External reference for the .xls file extension

https://filext.com/file-extension/XLS