📊 Excel to CSV

Convert Excel Spreadsheets to CSV

CSV (comma-separated values) is the universal format for moving spreadsheet data between systems — databases, scripts, other spreadsheet apps, and countless import tools all expect plain CSV rather than Excel's binary .xlsx format. This tool reads your Excel workbook's active sheet and exports the values as a clean CSV file, row by row.

It's built for the common case: developers who need to feed spreadsheet data into a script or database import, analysts moving data between tools, or anyone whose destination system only accepts CSV uploads. Because CSV strips out formulas, formatting, colors, and multiple sheets in favor of plain values, it's best suited to raw data rather than formatted reports — if you need to preserve Excel's formatting and layout, keep the original .xlsx.

Upload your Excel file, click convert, and your CSV downloads immediately — the active sheet's values are exported as-is, with no login required and no file retained on our end after processing. If your workflow runs the other direction — you have a CSV and need it in spreadsheet form — our CSV to Excel tool handles that conversion.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which sheet gets exported if my workbook has multiple sheets?
A: The active (currently selected) sheet in the workbook is exported to CSV.

Q: Will formulas be converted too?
A: Cell values are exported as plain text/numbers — CSV doesn't support formulas or formatting.

Q: Does this work with both .xls and .xlsx files?
A: Yes, both classic .xls and modern .xlsx formats are supported.

Q: Is my spreadsheet data kept after conversion?
A: No, files are processed in memory during the request only and not stored afterward.