Excel (97-2003) to PowerPoint Converter
Convert XLS to PPTX online for free. Excel (97-2003) to PowerPoint in seconds — no software install, no watermark, secure and fast.
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How to convert Excel (97-2003) to PowerPoint in 3 steps
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Upload your Excel (97-2003) file
Drag and drop or select the Excel (97-2003) file you want to convert.
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Choose PowerPoint 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 PowerPoint file instantly.
Benefits of converting Excel (97-2003) to PowerPoint
Get editable slide decks with animations and layouts in PowerPoint
Switching from Excel (97-2003) to PowerPoint means your file now offers editable slide decks with animations and layouts in PowerPoint.
Wider compatibility
Excel (97-2003) is great for compatibility with legacy Excel 97-2003 installations, but not every app or device handles it well. Converting to PowerPoint 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 Excel (97-2003) fidelity as the PowerPoint format allows.
Keep your original too
Converting doesn't touch your source file — you get a brand-new PowerPoint file back and can keep both versions.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert Excel (97-2003) to PowerPoint online?
- Upload your Excel (97-2003) file above, select PowerPoint 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 Excel (97-2003) to PowerPoint?
- 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 PowerPoint over Excel (97-2003)?
- PowerPoint offers editable slide decks with animations and layouts in PowerPoint. Meanwhile, Excel (97-2003) is known for compatibility with legacy Excel 97-2003 installations — the right choice depends on where you plan to use the file.
- Will converting Excel (97-2003) to PowerPoint 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.