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Excel to Text

Turn an Excel spreadsheet into a plain text file, one sheet at a time.

Drop your file here, or click to choose a file Excel files only (.xlsx)

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How it works

  1. Choose an .xlsx file.
  2. Click Convert to Text.
  3. Download the .txt file with tab-separated rows.

Old .xls files cannot be read in the browser. Each sheet gets its own section in the text file.

Why use Excel to Text on Abloom Pdfly

Excel to Text: common questions

Is Excel to Text free?

Yes — every tool on Abloom Pdfly, including Excel to Text, is free to use. No account, no watermark on your output, and no daily limit.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. The work happens on your own device, inside your browser. Nothing you convert, edit or read is sent to a server.

Will it change my original file?

Never. Excel to Text creates a new file for you to download, and your original stays exactly as it was.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. Any modern browser works — Android, iOS, Windows, macOS or Linux — and there is no app to install.