Extract Text from Excel – Free Online Tool

Extract Text from Excel

Convert Excel spreadsheets to plain text instantly – No software installation required

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Click to Upload Excel File
Drag and drop your .xlsx, .xls files here or click to browse

Processing your Excel file…

Extracted Text Content
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Lightning Fast Processing

Extract text from Excel files in seconds with our optimized processing engine. No waiting, no delays – get your results instantly.

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100% Client-Side Security

Your files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser, ensuring complete privacy and data security.

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Mobile-First Design

Works perfectly on all devices – desktop, tablet, and mobile. Extract text from Excel files anywhere, anytime with our responsive design.

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Multi-Sheet Support

Handle complex Excel workbooks with multiple sheets. Select specific sheets or extract text from all sheets with customizable separators.

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Smart Text Formatting

Preserves original text structure while offering flexible separator options. Choose from space, tab, comma, pipe, or semicolon separators.

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Multiple Export Options

Copy extracted text to clipboard or download as a .txt file. Perfect integration with your workflow and easy sharing capabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Excel file formats are supported?
Our tool supports all major Excel formats including .xlsx (Excel 2007+), .xls (Excel 97-2003), and .csv files. You can upload multiple files simultaneously for batch processing.
Is there a file size limit for Excel files?
While there’s no strict file size limit, very large files (over 50MB) may take longer to process. For optimal performance, we recommend files under 25MB. The tool can handle thousands of rows and columns efficiently.
How does the text extraction process work?
The tool reads your Excel file cell by cell, extracting text content while preserving the logical flow. You can choose different separator options to format the output according to your needs. Empty cells are automatically skipped.
Can I extract text from password-protected Excel files?
Currently, the tool doesn’t support password-protected Excel files. Please remove the password protection from your Excel file before uploading, or save it as an unprotected copy for text extraction.
What happens to formulas and formatting in Excel files?
The tool extracts the displayed values from cells, not the underlying formulas. Cell formatting (bold, italic, colors) is not preserved in the text output, but the actual text content is accurately extracted.
Is my data safe when using this tool?
Absolutely! All processing happens entirely in your browser – your files are never uploaded to any server. This ensures complete privacy and security of your sensitive Excel data. The tool works offline once loaded.
Can I extract text from specific sheets only?
Yes! When you upload a multi-sheet Excel file, you’ll see a dropdown menu to select specific sheets. You can extract text from individual sheets or process all sheets at once with clear sheet separations in the output.