Excel and CSV
Move data between sheets and plain text.
How to convert Excel to CSV (and back)
Move data between spreadsheets and plain-text CSV for importing into databases, accounting software or Google Sheets. Choose the sheet to export, a comma, semicolon, tab or pipe delimiter, and the encoding. Cells that look like formulas are exported safely.
Also known as: XLSX to CSV, CSV to XLSX, Excel to CSV converter · हिंदी में: Excel और CSV
Choose an XLS or XLSX file up to 25 MB, or a CSV up to 10 MB.
Pick the output format, sheet, delimiter and encoding.
Convert in your browser.
Download the converted file.
Getting the best result
Choose your file and adjust the options before converting. CSV stores one plain table. Formatting and formulas do not survive; formula-like cells are exported safely.
Good to know
CSV stores one plain table. Formatting and formulas do not survive; formula-like cells are exported safely.
Excel and CSV: frequently asked questions
Quick answers before you start.
More data toolsAre formulas and formatting kept in CSV?+
No. CSV stores one plain table of values, so formatting, formulas and other sheets are not included.
Which delimiter should I use?+
A comma works for most software. Use a semicolon for programs set up for European number formats, or a tab when pasting into other programs.
Is Excel and CSV free?+
Yes. It is completely free, with no signup, no subscription and no watermark on your files.
Are my files uploaded to a server?+
No. Excel and CSV works inside your browser, so your file stays on your device. It is uploaded only if you switch on server processing, and even then it is not stored.