Excel (97-2003) to Text Converter
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How to convert Excel (97-2003) to Text 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 Text 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 Text file instantly.
Benefits of converting Excel (97-2003) to Text
Get the smallest possible file size with universal plain-text compatibility
Switching from Excel (97-2003) to Text means your file now offers the smallest possible file size with universal plain-text compatibility.
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 Text 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 Text format allows.
Keep your original too
Converting doesn't touch your source file — you get a brand-new Text file back and can keep both versions.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert Excel (97-2003) to Text online?
- Upload your Excel (97-2003) file above, select Text 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 Text?
- 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 Text over Excel (97-2003)?
- Text offers the smallest possible file size with universal plain-text compatibility. 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 Text 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.