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Excel to CSV

Converts an .xlsx or .xls file's first sheet into a plain CSV file.

By The Paper Room Editorial TeamSpreadsheet Tools

Frequently asked questions

Which sheet is converted if my Excel file has multiple tabs?

By default, the first sheet is converted. You can select a different sheet from a dropdown that appears after loading the file.

Does the conversion preserve formulas?

Formulas are converted to their computed values. The CSV format does not support formulas, so you get the result of each formula as a static value.

How are special characters handled?

Fields containing commas, quotes, or newlines are automatically quoted in the CSV output per RFC 4180. This ensures the CSV parses correctly in any tool that imports it.