Convert Excel to Google Sheets (Easiest Way in 2023)

In this article we will show you how to convert Excel to Google Sheets in just a few clicks. Simply follow the steps below.

Convert an Excel File to Google Sheets Via File Import

1. Open a Google Sheet and From the File menu click ‘Import’

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Open Google Sheets and in the file menu click Import .

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2. Select the File Import Method  

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A popup box will appear showing different locations to import your excel file from.

• My drive
• Shared with me
• Recent
• Upload 

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In our example we will upload a file from our computer by clicking Browse in the ‘upload’ option.

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3. Select the Location of the File to Import

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In the file location popup window, select the location on your computer where your excel file is located. 

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Select the file and then click the Open button.

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4. Select the Import Method from the Dropdown Menu

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A new menu will appear that will display different import options for your excel file.

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In our example below, we will import an excel spreadsheet into the blank Google Sheets page we already have open so we will click “Replace spreadsheet”.

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A warning will appear letting you know that any pre-existing data in your google sheet will be lost and replaced with your imported excel sheet. 

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5. Click Import Data to Import your Excel Spreadsheet into Google Sheets

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The file will then open in Google Sheets and will be immediately converted from excel to google sheets.

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Convert an Excel File to Google Sheets Via Save As

1. Open Google Drive and upload an Excel File. 

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In Google Drive, right click in the center of the screen and from the dropdown menu select File upload.

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A file explorer window will appear. Select the location of your file, then click it to upload.

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Alternatively, drag and drop the file directly into your Google Drive.

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In the below example we have dragged and dropped the file.

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2. Double Click on the Excel File to Open it in Google Sheets.

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Once your excel file appears in your drive folder you can double click it to automatically open it  in Google Sheets.

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Note at the top of the page the excel file type “.XLSX” is displayed.

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3. From the File Drop Down Menu Select “Save as Google Sheets”

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To convert your excel file to Google Sheets, click File in the file menu. From the dropdown select Save as Google Sheets

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4. The File has Now Been Converted from Excel to Google Sheets

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A new window will open to display your file, this time in Google Sheets format. The “.XLSX” display will also have been removed from the top of the page.

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5. Return to Google Drive to see both files  

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In your Google Drive folder both files will now be present, one in Excel format and the other in Google Sheets format. 

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In our below example, the new Google Sheets file is on the right (with the .XLSX excel file type)

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