Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about local Lotus conversion, the free trial, Standard and Plus pricing, commercial seats, and Conversion Library.
Do I need Lotus 1-2-3 installed?+
No. The converter is a standalone Windows desktop application and does not require the original Lotus software.
Is there a free trial?+
Yes. The free trial converts up to 10 files with full features — no signup and no watermarks. A one-time $39.95 Standard license unlocks unlimited conversions.
What is Conversion Library Plus?+
You converted the archive. Plus is how you find it again. Standard converts Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheets locally on your PC. Plus unlocks Conversion Library — local search, sheet previews, tags, bookmarks, knowledge maps, saved searches, and review packs. Same installer; unlock with a Plus key ($29.95 add-on, or $69.90 for Standard + Plus). Nothing is uploaded. Windows desktop only.
What does commercial licensing cost?+
Commercial Standard is $500 one-time per seat for business use. Commercial Plus is $750 one-time per seat — that is commercial Standard ($500) plus Conversion Library Plus.
Is the license a subscription, or do I keep the app?+
It is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. You keep using the app forever, and Standard includes free updates for all of version 6 — no renewal fees.
How many computers / seats does a license cover?+
Each license seat covers one Windows computer. Personal licenses are for personal use on one PC. Commercial Standard and Commercial Plus are priced per seat for business use — buy one seat per machine that will run the converter. Contact support for volume or PO options.
Will formulas and formatting always be perfect?+
Legacy spreadsheet conversion depends on the original file and the features it used. For important records, convert a sample and review formulas, dates, ranges, and formatting before running the entire archive.
Which output should I choose?+
Choose XLSX for editable review, CSV for analytics import, PDF for fixed archive snapshots, HTML for browser-readable review, and Markdown for text-first AI workflows.