Excel to CSV Converter
Convert any sheet of an Excel or OpenDocument file to CSV in your browser. Choose the sheet and separator, then copy or download a CSV that opens correctly everywhere.
Drop an Excel file here or browse
XLSX, XLS, XLSM, XLSB, ODS and Numbers · up to 50 MB
Runs in your browser — your spreadsheet is never uploaded.
How to Convert Excel to CSV
Get a CSV from any spreadsheet in three steps.
Choose Your File
Drop an .xlsx, .xls, .ods or Numbers file in the box, or click to browse.
Pick Sheet & Separator
Choose which sheet to convert and the separator — comma, semicolon, tab or pipe.
Copy or Download
Check the CSV, then copy it or download the .csv file.
Reads
XLSX, XLS, ODS, Numbers
Sheets
Pick any sheet
Separator
Comma, ; tab or |
Any language
UTF-8 + BOM
Privacy
Runs in your browser
Price
100% free
Excel to CSV: What to Expect
CSV is plain text, so some Excel features cannot be kept.
| In Excel | In the CSV |
|---|---|
| Cell values | Kept, as shown in Excel (or raw values if you choose) |
| Formulas | Their calculated result |
| Several sheets | One sheet per CSV — pick the one you need |
| Formatting, colours, charts | Not kept (CSV is plain text) |
| Merged cells | Value in the first cell only |
| Dates | As formatted in Excel, e.g. 3/18/26 |
What Can You Use It For?
Popular ways people use Excel to CSV Converter.
Database Imports
Prepare sheets for MySQL, PostgreSQL or SQLite imports.
Email & CRM Uploads
Upload contacts to Mailchimp, HubSpot or Salesforce.
Developers
Feed spreadsheet data to scripts, APIs and apps.
Online Stores
Bulk-upload products to Shopify, WooCommerce or Amazon.
Tips for the Best Result
- Keep Excel-friendly (UTF-8 BOM) on if the CSV will be opened in Excel again — non-English text then shows correctly.
- Some European apps expect semicolons — switch the separator if your columns end up merged.
- Tick Raw values to get full numbers without currency symbols or thousands separators.
- Need JSON? Convert the CSV with CSV to JSON.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Excel to CSV Converter.
Drop your Excel file in the box, choose the sheet and separator, then click Download CSV.
Yes. All sheets are listed after you open the file — pick the one you want.
XLSX, XLSM, XLSB, XLS (Excel 97–2003), ODS (LibreOffice / OpenOffice) and Apple Numbers files.
CSV cannot store formulas, so the calculated values are saved instead.
Keep Excel-friendly (UTF-8 BOM) ticked. Excel needs it to read non-English text in CSV files.
No. Remove the password in Excel first, then convert.
No. The file is read in your browser and never leaves your device.
Yes — 100% free, with no sign-up and no limits.
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