Excel to CSV

CSV (Comma-Separated Values) files are widely used for data exchange and storage. In this article, we will learn how to convert an Excel file to a CSV format.

Using Microsoft Excel

You can easily convert an Excel file to CSV using Microsoft Excel by following these steps:

1. Open the Excel file in Microsoft Excel.
2. Click on File and select Save As.
3. Choose a location to save the file.
4. In the Save as type dropdown, select CSV (Comma delimited) (*.csv).
5. Click Save.

Using Python

You can also convert an Excel file to CSV using Python with the Pandas library:

import pandas as pd

data = pd.read_excel("data.xlsx")
data.to_csv("data.csv", index=False)
    

Using LibreOffice or Google Sheets

LibreOffice and Google Sheets also allow exporting Excel files to CSV. Follow these steps:

• Open the Excel file in LibreOffice Calc or Google Sheets.
• Click on File and select Download As or Save As.
• Choose the CSV format and save the file.

Conclusion

Converting Excel files to CSV is simple and can be done using Microsoft Excel, Python, LibreOffice, or Google Sheets. CSV files are useful for data exchange and compatibility with various applications.