Word (97-2003) to Excel Converter
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How to convert Word (97-2003) to Excel in 3 steps
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Upload your Word (97-2003) file
Drag and drop or select the Word (97-2003) file you want to convert.
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Choose Excel as output
The output format is pre-selected for you — just confirm and start the conversion.
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Download your file
Once processing finishes, download your converted Excel file instantly.
Benefits of converting Word (97-2003) to Excel
Get editable spreadsheets with formulas
Switching from Word (97-2003) to Excel means your file now offers editable spreadsheets with formulas, charts, and formatting in Excel.
Wider compatibility
Word (97-2003) is great for compatibility with legacy Word 97-2003 installations, but not every app or device handles it well. Converting to Excel sidesteps that, so the file opens wherever you need it to.
No quality compromise
ConvertFastHub runs LibreOffice at production settings, preserving as much of the original Word (97-2003) fidelity as the Excel format allows.
Keep your original too
Converting doesn't touch your source file — you get a brand-new Excel file back and can keep both versions.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert Word (97-2003) to Excel online?
- Upload your Word (97-2003) file above, select Excel as the output format, and click Convert. ConvertFastHub processes the file in the cloud and gives you a download link — no software installation required.
- Is it free to convert Word (97-2003) to Excel?
- Yes. Free accounts get 10 conversions every 24 hours with files up to 50MB. For unlimited conversions, larger files up to 1.5GB, and priority processing, upgrade to ConvertFastHub Pro.
- What's the advantage of Excel over Word (97-2003)?
- Excel offers editable spreadsheets with formulas, charts, and formatting in Excel. Meanwhile, Word (97-2003) is known for compatibility with legacy Word 97-2003 installations — the right choice depends on where you plan to use the file.
- Will converting Word (97-2003) to Excel reduce quality?
- ConvertFastHub uses production-grade engines (FFmpeg, LibreOffice, ImageMagick) configured for maximum fidelity. Some format conversions are inherently lossy by design; where possible, we preserve the original quality.
- Is my file safe when I convert it?
- Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection directly to storage, processed in an isolated sandboxed worker, and permanently deleted within 24 hours.