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Convert xls to xlsx

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How to convert the xls to xlsx using power automate? In my org run script and external connectors are not allowed. However the xls contains the protected view. I'm trying to create the table to read the excel columns it says that Error code: access denied.could not obtain a WAC token. Kindly suggest me how to go about this?

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takolota1 4,978 Moderator on at

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I’ve never worked with xls & I haven’t seen anyone mention how to convert it without 3rd party connectors before, at least not without Power Automate Desktop (PAD).

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xls is protected view, is there any other way to read this file by using automated cloud flow?

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Hey! Plumsail Documents has an action in Power Automate called Convert XLS to XLS. It works great for batch converting documents as it can extract content from SharePoint, Dropbox, OneDrive, and various other Power Automate connectors. It's not a free solution/product, but they do offer a free trial to test it. This article shows a detailed example flow to get an idea how to create a flow that fits your criteria:
Convert XLS to XLSX in Power Automate

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