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Upload a CSV exported from Google Sheets and download a proper .xlsx Excel file — instantly, for free, with no account needed.

Google Sheets → Excel Converter
Upload .csv from Google Sheets · Downloads as .xlsx
Drag & drop your CSV file
Exported from Google Sheets via File → Download → CSV

How to Export Google Sheets as Excel

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Export CSV from Google Sheets
Open your Google Sheet and go to File → Download → Comma-separated values (.csv).
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Upload the CSV here
Drag your downloaded CSV into the converter above, or click "Choose File" to browse.
3
Download as .xlsx
Click "Download as Excel" to get a properly formatted .xlsx file.
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Open in Excel
Double-click the file to open it in Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice Calc, or any compatible app.

Why Convert Google Sheets to Excel?

While Google Sheets is excellent for collaboration and cloud access, there are many situations where you need an Excel file. Some organizations require .xlsx format for compliance or reporting. Financial institutions, government agencies, and many enterprise clients only accept Excel files. Accounting software, ERP systems, and many data analysis tools import .xlsx but not Google Sheets links.

Another common scenario: you've done all your work in Google Sheets, but a client, vendor, or colleague works exclusively in Excel. Rather than asking them to change their workflow, you can simply export your data as a proper .xlsx file that opens natively in Microsoft Excel on any platform.

How This Converter Works

Google Sheets doesn't expose files directly to browser-based tools, so the conversion process starts with exporting your data as CSV (File → Download → CSV in Google Sheets). This tool then reads that CSV file using SheetJS, an open-source JavaScript library, and rebuilds it as a proper .xlsx Excel workbook — all within your browser. The resulting .xlsx file includes correct column widths, data types, and formatting that Excel recognizes natively.

Because the intermediate format is CSV, only the cell values transfer — not formulas, conditional formatting, or charts. If you need to preserve those, use Google Sheets' built-in export (File → Download → Microsoft Excel), which handles more formatting. This tool is most useful when you need a clean .xlsx from pure data, when the direct export produces issues, or when you're batch-converting multiple CSVs.

Common Use Cases

Client deliverables: Many clients expect reports, budgets, and data files in .xlsx format. Converting from Sheets to Excel ensures compatibility with their existing workflows and tools.

Data imports: Many enterprise tools (SAP, QuickBooks, Salesforce) accept .xlsx imports but don't support Google Sheets links. This converter bridges that gap.

Offline access: Excel files work without an internet connection. If you need to work on data during a flight or in an area without reliable internet, converting to .xlsx gives you full offline access.

Archival: While Google Sheets files exist in the cloud, .xlsx files can be stored locally as permanent backups that don't depend on a Google account or internet access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my data safe? Does anything get uploaded?
Completely safe. This tool runs 100% in your browser using JavaScript. Your file is never sent to any server — it's processed locally and discarded when you close the tab.
Why not just use File → Download → Excel directly in Google Sheets?
Google Sheets does offer a direct .xlsx download, and for many cases that works great. This tool is useful when: (1) the direct export produces formatting issues, (2) you want a clean .xlsx from pure data without Sheets formatting artifacts, (3) you're batch-converting multiple CSVs, or (4) you've already exported a CSV and need to convert it to Excel without re-opening the Google Sheet.
What file types can I upload?
CSV (.csv), TSV (.tsv), and plain text (.txt) files with comma or tab delimiters. The converter auto-detects the separator.
Will formulas and formatting carry over?
CSV files contain only raw values — formulas, colors, conditional formatting, and charts are not included. If you need those, use the direct .xlsx export from Google Sheets instead (File → Download → Microsoft Excel).
Can I also convert Excel files to Google Sheets?
Yes! Our Excel to Google Sheets converter does exactly that. We also have tools for Word to Google Docs and PowerPoint to Google Slides.
Is there a file size limit?
No hard limit. Processing happens in your browser, so it depends on your device's memory. CSVs up to ~50MB typically convert smoothly.