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Excel to CSV Converter
Export Spreadsheets to CSV

Instantly convert Microsoft Excel workbooks into clean, standard CSV files. Extract data from single or multiple sheets securely in your browser.

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Convert Excel to CSV

Upload an Excel file (.xlsx or .xls) and we’ll convert its first sheet into a clean CSV file you can download instantly. Perfect for CRM imports, finance reports and marketing automation workflows.

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Why export Excel to CSV?

CSV is the lingua franca for SaaS imports, databases and automation tools. Stripping formulas and formatting keeps files lightweight (perfect for Salesforce, HubSpot, Airtable or BigQuery) and prevents Unicode glitches when you share data with partners.

  • Guarantee column alignment for APIs and ETL pipelines.
  • Normalize quote marks, commas and special characters automatically.
  • Provide data engineers with clean delimited text that loads fast.

Best practices for Excel → CSV

  1. Move the sheet you need to the first position before uploading.
  2. Replace calculated fields with values so the CSV reflects final numbers.
  3. Use the progress banner to confirm the conversion finished before closing.
  4. Store the downloaded CSV alongside the source workbook for full traceability.

Bonus: Pair this tool with the CSV → Excel workflow when you need a reversible process for QA or audits.

Excel to CSV FAQs

Does it keep multiple sheets?
We export the first sheet, which covers 99% of integration use cases.
How are delimiters handled?
The converter uses comma delimiters with proper quoting for cells that contain commas.
Is there a row limit?
Files up to 20MB are supported—plenty for hundreds of thousands of rows.

How to Convert Excel to CSV

Follow these simple steps to extract data from your spreadsheets.

Total time: PT20S
1

Upload Excel File

Drag and drop your Excel file (.xlsx, .xls) into the upload area. The tool will instantly parse the spreadsheet.

2

Select Worksheet

If your workbook has multiple sheets, choose the one you want to convert, or select 'All' to export everything.

3

Convert to CSV

Click 'Convert' to transform your formatted spreadsheet into a clean, comma-separated values file.

4

Download File

Save the resulting CSV file to your device, ready for import into any database or application.

Common Use Cases

Discover how professionals use this tool in real-world scenarios.

Database Import

Prepare data for import into SQL databases, CRMs, or ERP systems that require standard CSV format.

Example

Import a customer list from Excel into Salesforce.

Data Cleaning

Strip away complex formatting, formulas, and styling to get just the raw data values.

Example

Remove colors and merged cells to get a clean data table.

System Integration

Transfer data between incompatible systems using CSV as a universal interchange format.

Example

Move inventory data from an old POS system to a new one.

Developer Tools

Generate test data or configuration files for software applications from an easy-to-edit Excel sheet.

Example

Convert a localization spreadsheet into a CSV resource file.

Pro Tips & Best Practices

Expert advice from Data Specialists

Hidden Rows/Cols

workflow

Unhide all rows and columns in Excel before converting. Hidden data might be skipped or cause confusion in the CSV output.

Formula Values

quality

Our tool exports the *calculated value* of formulas, not the formula itself. This is usually what you want for data transfer.

Multiple Sheets

workflow

CSV files can only hold one sheet of data. If you convert a multi-sheet workbook, you'll get a ZIP file with separate CSVs for each sheet.

Date Formatting

quality

Ensure dates in Excel are formatted consistently (e.g., YYYY-MM-DD) to avoid ambiguity when importing the CSV elsewhere.

Private Processing

security

Since conversion happens in your browser, you can safely convert sensitive financial reports without uploading them to the cloud.

Expert Guidance

These tips come from our team of document processing engineers with over 10 years of combined experience in PDF technology, file conversion, and digital document workflows. We've processed millions of documents and learned what works best.

Why Export Excel to CSV?

While Excel is perfect for human-readable spreadsheets, CSV (Comma Separated Values) is the gold standard for machine-readable data. Converting to CSV strips away the visual clutter (fonts, colors, borders) and leaves you with pure, structured data that can be imported anywhere.

Key Advantages

  • Universal Compatibility: CSVs can be opened by any text editor, database, or spreadsheet software on any operating system.
  • Smaller File Size: Removing formatting significantly reduces file size, making CSVs faster to upload and transfer.
  • Automation Ready: CSVs are easy to parse with scripts (Python, JavaScript, etc.) for automated data processing pipelines.

Technical Specifications

Conversion Details:

Input Formats:

  • • .xlsx (Excel 2007+)
  • • .xls (Excel 97-2003)
  • • .xlsm (Macro-enabled)

Output Format:

  • • Standard CSV (RFC 4180)
  • • UTF-8 Encoding
  • • Comma delimiter
  • • Quoted strings where needed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does it support .xls (older Excel) files?

Yes! We support both the modern .xlsx format and the older binary .xls format used by Excel 97-2003.

What happens to my formulas?

Formulas are evaluated, and their resulting values are written to the CSV. The formulas themselves are removed since CSV doesn't support them.

Can I convert a specific sheet?

Yes. After uploading, you'll see a list of all sheets in your workbook. You can choose to convert just one or all of them.

Is there a file size limit?

There's no strict upload limit because files are processed on your device. However, extremely large files (100MB+) may be slower to process.

Will my data be secure?

Absolutely. We use WebAssembly to read your Excel file locally. It never leaves your computer, ensuring 100% data privacy.

Does it handle special characters?

Yes, we export using UTF-8 encoding, which preserves accents, emojis, and special characters from your Excel file.

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Last updated: 2025-12-01 • By PDF Converter Pro Team