How to Convert Google Sheets to Excel (Easiest Way 2023)

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

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Convert Google Sheets to Excel Via Google Sheets

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In the below example, we demonstrate how we can use Google Sheets to convert a Sheets file to the Excel file format.

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1. From the file menu click “Download” followed by “Microsoft Excel” 

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Click File from the file menu at the top of the display. From the menu that is displayed click Download, and select Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) from the side menu.

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2. Open your downloads folder and double-click to open in Excel  

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The Google Sheets document has now been saved in downloads as a “.XLSX” Excel file. Double-click to open in Excel 

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3. See the converted file in Excel 

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The Google Sheets document is now fully converted and can be opened in Microsoft Excel.

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Convert Google Sheets to Excel Via Google Drive

1. Open your google drive and right-click on the Google Sheets file. From the dropdown menu select “Download”

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In Google drive, right-click on the sheets file, from the dropdown menu displayed select Download

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2. Google sheets will automatically be converted to Excel .XLSX format via download 

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The download will begin, in the bottom left corner of the screen a pop-up will display that the file is being converted into an Excel format.

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3. Open the download folder to see the converted file

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The document has now been converted to an Excel format, note the file type is now “.XLSX”