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CSV to Excel

Convert CSV data into a downloadable Excel spreadsheet (.xls) in your browser. Choose a delimiter, keep your header row, and open the file directly in Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets.

CSV Input

Paste CSV or TSV data below.

Render the first row as a bold header.

No CSV yet

Paste CSV above or load the example to generate an Excel file.

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Key Features

  • One-Click Excel File

    Convert CSV text into a spreadsheet Excel opens natively.

  • Flexible Delimiters

    Handle comma, semicolon, or tab-separated data.

  • Browser-Local

    Your data is converted on your device - never uploaded.

How to Use

  1. 1

    Paste CSV

    Copy rows from your export, database, or text editor.

  2. 2

    Set options

    Pick the delimiter, header row, and worksheet name.

  3. 3

    Download Excel

    Save the .xls file and open it in your spreadsheet app.

Use Cases

  • Opening database exports in Excel

    Turn a raw CSV export from a database or SaaS tool into a proper spreadsheet with a bold header row for immediate review.

  • Sharing data with non-technical teammates

    Convert a script-generated CSV into an .xls file so colleagues who expect Excel can open it without an import wizard.

  • Preparing reports for stakeholders

    Package comma-, semicolon-, or tab-delimited report data as a spreadsheet ready to attach to an email or upload to a shared drive.

  • Bridging CSV pipelines and spreadsheet workflows

    Take output from an automated CSV pipeline and hand it off to a team that reviews numbers in Excel rather than plain text.

Examples

Contacts export

A CSV with a header row becomes a formatted worksheet.

Name,Email,Role
Ada Lovelace,ada@example.com,Engineer
Excel spreadsheet (.xls) with a bold header and two columns

Benefits

  • Open CSV exports in Excel without an import wizard
  • Preserve numbers, quoted values, and commas inside fields
  • No account, install, or upload required

Best Practices

  • Enable the header option so labels stay as text and appear bold.
  • Match the delimiter to how your CSV was exported.
  • Verify the preview row and column counts before downloading.

Common Mistakes

  • Using the comma delimiter for semicolon-separated European exports.
  • Expecting formulas, charts, or multiple sheets in the output.

Privacy Notice

All conversion happens in your browser with JavaScript. Your CSV data is never uploaded to ToolMint servers.

About This Tool

What is this tool?

CSV to Excel converts comma, semicolon, or tab-separated values into a downloadable Excel spreadsheet file.

Why use it?

It saves time by turning raw CSV into a ready-to-open Excel workbook with a proper header and numeric cells.

Limitations

The output is a single worksheet in the SpreadsheetML (.xls) format. It does not include formulas, charts, styling, or multiple sheets.

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