Excel vs Excel Binary: Choosing the Right Format for Optimal Spreadsheet Efficiency and Performance
Should you save your file as .xlsx or .xlsb? This guide explains the differences, with examples, downloadable templates, and VBA code. What is the Difference? .xlsx is XML-based, compressed, and widely compatible. .xlsb is binary, faster, and often smaller but less compatible with non-Excel tools. Quick Comparison Feature .xlsx .xlsb File Size Larger Smaller (often