NUMBERS to XLSM Converter

A NUMBERS file is a spreadsheet document created by Apple Numbers, part of the iWork productivity suite. The format is based on a bundled package structure (a directory appearing as a file) or a single-file ZIP container (in recent versions), containing an Index.xml (or .iwa protobuf stream), metadata plist files, and embedded assets like images. It utilizes a canvas-based approach rather than a strict grid, allowing multiple isolated tables and distinct media objects on a single sheet.

This format is proprietary to the Apple ecosystem, with native support exclusively on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS via the Apple Numbers app. Windows users cannot open these files natively and must utilize iCloud.com to view or convert the file to Excel (XLSX) format. Some third-party conversion tools can extract the internal XML data, but rendering is often imperfect outside the iWork environment.

The XLSM format is a macro-enabled spreadsheet file created by Microsoft Excel 2007 and later versions, utilizing the Office Open XML (OOXML) standard (ISO/IEC 29500). Unlike the standard XLSX format, XLSM files store embedded macros written in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), allowing for automation and complex scripting within the workbook. The file structure relies on ZIP compression to contain XML documents for data, styles, and macro binary parts (vbaProject.bin), presenting a security risk that often requires user authorization to execute active content.

XLSM files open natively in Microsoft Excel (2007+) on Windows and macOS, which provides full VBA execution support. For non-Microsoft environments, LibreOffice Calc, OpenOffice Calc, and WPS Office can open these files and view data, though VBA macro execution compatibility varies significantly. Google Sheets can import XLSM data but strips the VBA macros, converting the file to its native format without automation features.