converting an Excel (xls) file to a comma separated (csv) file without the GUI

Question

Is there a simple way to translate an XLS to a CSV formatted file without starting the Excel windowed application?

I need to process some Excel XLS workbooks with sc

Answer 1

Recommend Convert XLS: http://www.softinterface.com/Convert-XLS%5CConvert-XLS.htm

‘ Convert XLS ’ is a simple to use, yet sophisticated Excel converter utility specifically designed for Excel, text and CSV (character/comma delimited) files. If you need to convert/manipulate one or thousands of files, located in one or many folders this is the tool! Conversions can be done 10-15 times faster without MS Excel.

Automate your Excel Conversion tasks by using:

• Built in scheduler
• The command line
• interface COM interface