Excel to CSV
Convert Excel XLSX/XLS files to CSV
Drop an Excel file
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How it works
- 1Upload Excel file
Drop or select your .xlsx or .xls workbook.
- 2Convert
Each sheet is exported as its own CSV.
- 3Download
Get a single CSV or a ZIP for multi-sheet workbooks.
About Excel to CSV
Convert Excel (.xlsx, .xls) to CSV in your browser. Each sheet becomes a separate CSV file. Excel to CSV on DashConvert runs entirely inside your browser using modern JavaScript APIs — no server ever sees your files. That means faster conversions, complete privacy, and no upload limits.
Whether you need to convert excel xlsx/xls files to csv for work, study, or personal use, this tool is free to use as many times as you need. There are no watermarks, no sign-up, and no ads inside your documents.
Frequently asked questions
Are formulas preserved?
Formulas are replaced with their computed values in the CSV output.
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