File Extension Database

Open 2XLS File

2XLS files are nothing more than a spreadsheet file, with the 2XLS extension, however, no specific program is known to date that creates this type of file natively.

Generally speaking, the file has the same structure and header as a common XLS spreadsheet, and that extension is most likely not associated with any program.

If you need to open these types of files, you should try these two methods:

Open via LibreOffice Calc's 'Open File' menu.

Open LibreOffice Calc software
Go to the 'File' menu
Then go to 'Open', or press Ctrl+O.
Find the file and wait for it to open.

The file will open like any other spreadsheet, however, when saving the changes, you must change the extension, either to XLS, XLSX or ODS.

Change the extension to the file

If what we want is to change the name and extension of an isolated file, the simplest thing is:

Right click on it and choose "Change name" or "Rename".
In many operating systems, the option to rename is F2.
If we change the extension, some operating systems will ask us if we want to change/add a different extension, to which we must say yes or accept.
Change to XLS.

With this, it will be enough to be able to open it by double clicking on the file, and having, of course, the appropriate software.

Software to open and work with a 2XLS file

How Can I Open 2XLS File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open 2XLS file is to find a 2XLS file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a 2XLS file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open 2XLS file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as 2XLS file opener then try to search online for "2XLS viewer", "application to open 2XLS file" or "open 2XLS file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open 2XLS file

How Can I Open 2XLS File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a 2XLS file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a 2XLS file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with 2XLS file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as 2XLS file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open 2XLS file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open 2XLS file then try to search for "2XLS viewer", "application to open 2XLS file" or "read 2XLS file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read 2XLS file

How Can I Open 2XLS File on Android

If you downloaded a 2XLS file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded 2XLS file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "2XLS".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "2XLS viewer", "2XLS file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open 2XLS File on iPhone or iPad

To open 2XLS File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the 2XLS file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "2XLS". This way you can find apps which can open 2XLS files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "2XLS viewer" or "2XLS file" online in your favorite search engine.

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