Excel to CSV

What is Excel to CSV Converter?

The Excel to CSV converter transforms your Excel spreadsheets into simple CSV (Comma-Separated Values) files. CSV is a universal text format that works with almost any software, database, or programming language.

Why Would You Need to Convert Excel to CSV?

CSV files are essential for many data tasks. Here are common situations:

• Database imports: Most databases accept CSV files for bulk data import
• Software compatibility: Some programs only accept CSV input, not Excel files
• Web applications: Upload data to online services that require CSV format
• Data processing: Simplify your data for use with scripts or programming
• Smaller file size: CSV files are much smaller than Excel files

How to Convert Excel to CSV - Step by Step

1. Upload your file: Click the upload button or drag and drop your Excel file (XLSX, XLS, or ODS)
2. Choose options: Select which sheet to convert and pick your preferred delimiter (comma, semicolon, tab, or pipe)
3. Click Convert: Press the Convert button and wait a few seconds
4. Download: Save your new CSV file to your computer

Key Features

• Multiple formats: Supports XLSX, XLS, and ODS spreadsheet formats
• Sheet selection: Choose which worksheet to convert from multi-sheet workbooks
• Custom delimiters: Use comma, semicolon, tab, or pipe as your field separator
• Header control: Include or exclude the header row in your output
• UTF-8 encoding: Properly handles international characters and special symbols
• Fast processing: Convert files in seconds, not minutes

Tips for Best Results

• For files with multiple sheets, select the specific sheet you need before converting
• Use semicolon delimiter if your data contains commas (common in European number formats)
• If importing to a database, check which delimiter it expects
• CSV files lose formatting, formulas, and multiple sheets - only data is kept

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to Excel formulas?

Formulas are converted to their calculated values. Only the final numbers or text appear in the CSV file.

Can I convert multiple sheets at once?

You can convert one sheet at a time. For workbooks with multiple sheets, convert each sheet separately.

Which delimiter should I choose?

Use comma for most cases. Use semicolon if your data contains commas. Use tab for data with both commas and semicolons.

Will my formatting be preserved?

No, CSV is a plain text format. Colors, fonts, merged cells, and other formatting are not included.