.xlsx files are primarily opened using Microsoft Excel, which is the most common and compatible program for these spreadsheet files. Excel is available for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. To open an .xlsx file, you can double- click it if Excel is installed, or use the "Open With" option to select Excel. Besides Microsoft Excel, several other programs and methods can open .xlsx files:
- Google Sheets: A free, cloud-based alternative where you can upload and open .xlsx files in a web browser, with support for editing and sharing online.
- WPS Office: A free office suite that includes a spreadsheet program compatible with .xlsx files, available on multiple platforms.
- LibreOffice Calc: Part of the free LibreOffice suite that can open .xlsx files.
- Specialized viewers like Free XLSX Viewer or apps such as Xlsx File Reader & Xls Viewer also allow you to open and view .xlsx files without full office suites.
- Online XLSX viewers like Jumpshare allow viewing .xlsx files in browsers without needing software installation.
In summary, the most common program to open .xlsx files is Microsoft Excel, but there are free alternatives like Google Sheets, WPS Office, LibreOffice, and various viewers that can also open these files efficiently. The choice depends on your needs for editing versus just viewing and your platform.
