The most commonly used program to open .xlsx files is Microsoft Excel, available on both Windows and macOS, as well as mobile versions for Android and iOS. Besides Excel, other programs that can open and edit .xlsx files include:
- WPS Office, a free and lightweight office suite compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.
- Google Sheets, a free cloud-based spreadsheet program accessible via browsers and mobile devices.
- LibreOffice Calc, a free and open-source spreadsheet program that fully supports .xlsx files.
- Apache OpenOffice Calc, another free open-source option for handling spreadsheets.
These alternatives provide various features like real-time collaboration, editing, and cloud storage support, making them widely used choices beyond Microsoft Excel.
