How to use this office tool
- Upload an XLSX or XLS workbook and choose the sheet to export.
- Select tab, comma, pipe, or semicolon output and choose the line ending.
- Convert the sheet, inspect the bounded preview, and download the UTF-8 text file.
Excel to Text Converter
Convert an Excel sheet to plain UTF-8 text with a selectable delimiter, line ending, and formula-injection safety option.
Input and options
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What this tool does
The converter serializes cell values from one worksheet into delimited plain text. It creates a new text Blob rather than returning the original workbook.
Selected worksheet → escaped delimited rows → UTF-8 TXT
Charts, styles, formulas, comments, and multiple sheets cannot be represented in plain text.
Supported formats and limits
XLSX and XLS workbooks are read with SheetJS. CSV and TSV are supported where listed. Each input file is limited to 25 MB, previews show at most 20 rows and 12 columns, and advanced Excel objects are not guaranteed to survive export.
| Processing | Inside this browser |
|---|---|
| Output | New TXT file |
| Excel engine | Stored values; no full formula recalculation |
Tips for better results
- Use tabs when values contain many commas.
- Keep the safety option on when text may begin with =, +, -, or @.
- Open the downloaded file with UTF-8 encoding to preserve non-English characters.
FAQ
Can I convert one Excel sheet to a tab-delimited text file?
Yes. Select the sheet and Tab as the delimiter, then download the generated TXT file.
What happens to Excel formulas in the text output?
The converter exports stored cell values, not executable formulas or workbook calculation behavior.
How are delimiters and quotes escaped?
Fields containing the delimiter, a quote, or a line break are quoted, and embedded quotes are doubled.
Can the converter preserve Excel formatting?
No. Plain text contains values and separators only.
Does the TXT file use UTF-8?
Yes. The generated output uses UTF-8 and can optionally include a byte-order mark for compatibility.
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Privacy and output notes
| Uploads | None |
|---|---|
| Preview | Limited to protect browser performance |
| Download | Created only after successful processing |