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Convert Excel to Google Sheets Using File Import
One of the simplest methods to convert an Excel file to Google Sheets is by using the file import function. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open Google Sheets and click “Import” in the File menu
Open Google Sheets and in the File menu, click “Import”. You’ll be directed to a new window.
2. Select the file import method
A dialog box will appear, offering you different options to import your Excel file. Choose the location of your file and click “Import” to continue.
In our example, we’ll import a file from our computer by clicking “Browse” in the “Upload” option.
3. Select the file location to import
In the popup window, select the location on your computer where your Excel file is located. Once the file is selected, click the “Open” button.
4. Select the import method from the dropdown menu
A new menu will appear, offering you different import options for your Excel file.
In our example, we’ll import an Excel spreadsheet into the blank Google Sheets page we’ve already opened. So, we’ll click “Replace spreadsheet”.
A warning will appear to inform you that all pre-existing data in your Google Sheets will be lost and replaced by your imported Excel spreadsheet.
5. Click “Import data” to import your Excel spreadsheet into Google Sheets
The file will then open in Google Sheets and will be immediately converted into the Google Sheets format.
Convert Excel to Google Sheets Using “Save As”
Another simple method to convert an Excel file to Google Sheets is by using the “Save As” option. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open Google Drive and upload an Excel file
In Google Drive, right-click in the center of the screen and from the dropdown menu, select “Upload file”.
A file explorer window will open. Select the location of your file, then click on it to upload.
You can also drag and drop the file directly into your Google Drive.
2. Double-click on the Excel file to open it in Google Sheets
Once your Excel file is in your Google Drive folder, double-click on it to automatically open it in Google Sheets.
Note the file type “.XLSX” displayed at the top of the page.
3. In the File menu, select “Save As Google Sheets”
To convert your Excel file to Google Sheets, click “File” in the menu, then from the dropdown menu, select “Save As Google Sheets”.
4. The file has now been converted from Excel to Google Sheets
A new window will open to display your file, this time in the Google Sheets format. The file type “.XLSX” will also have been removed from the top of the page.
5. Go back to Google Drive to see both files
In the Google Drive folder, both files will now be present: one in the Excel format and the other in the Google Sheets format.
In our example below, the new Google Sheets file is on the right (with the Excel file type .XLSX).
We hope this article has helped you and given you a better understanding of how to convert Excel to Google Sheets. You might also enjoy our articles on how to import a Zendesk report into Google Sheets and on converting Google Sheets to Excel.
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Disclaimer: The information in this article is based on our expertise and experience. Please use these methods with caution and regularly backup your Excel files before converting them to Google Sheets.
