Why Convert Excel to TXT?
Converting Excel spreadsheets to plain text is a common need for data migration, legacy system imports, and simple text processing. Many older systems accept only text files, and plain text is the most universal format for data exchange. This tool extracts all your data into a clean, delimiter‑separated text file that can be opened in any text editor or imported into almost any application.
How to Use the Excel to TXT Converter
- Upload – drag & drop your Excel file or click to browse.
- Choose settings – pick a delimiter (tab, comma, etc.), decide whether to include headers, and optionally trim whitespace.
- Convert – click Convert to TXT to generate the text.
- Copy or Download – copy the text to your clipboard or download it as a
.txtfile.
The output preserves data types – numbers stay numbers, strings remain strings, and empty cells become empty fields. You can also quote fields that contain spaces to avoid parsing issues.
Privacy & Security
- 🔒 All processing happens in your browser – no files are uploaded.
- 🚫 No server interaction – everything runs locally using SheetJS.
- 🕵️ No tracking, no logging – your data stays yours.
- 💼 Safe for sensitive data – perfect for financial or personal spreadsheets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tool support multiple sheets?
Only the first sheet is converted. You can select a different sheet from the dropdown after uploading.
Can I choose a custom delimiter?
Yes – select "Custom" from the delimiter dropdown and enter any character you like (e.g., a colon or hyphen).
What happens to empty cells?
Empty cells become empty fields in the text output – they are not skipped, so column alignment is preserved.