The CSV file format is incredibly versatile, allowing you to view and edit data in various applications. If you’ve been working on a spreadsheet in Google Sheets and need to provide the data in a .csv file to someone, you may be wondering how to accomplish this. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
Converting a Google Sheets File to a CSV
- Open your Sheets file.
- Click the File tab.
- Choose Download.
- Select the Comma-separated values (CSV) option.
That’s it! Your Google Sheets file will be saved as a CSV file. But let’s delve into this process a bit further.
Why Choose Google Sheets?
Google Sheets is a strong competitor to Microsoft Excel, offering many of the same features. If you’re familiar with Excel and now using Sheets, you might be wondering how to save as a CSV from Google Sheets.
While Google Sheets has gained popularity due to its extensive features and zero cost, there are still times when you need to work with a file in a different application. Thankfully, Sheets makes it simple to download your spreadsheets in various formats, including .csv.
CSV files are widely used, and specific scenarios may require this format. So, if you have a Sheets document that needs to be converted to a .csv file, follow the steps mentioned above.
How to Download a Spreadsheet from Google Sheets as a CSV (Guide with Pictures)
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you download a spreadsheet as a .csv file from Google Sheets:
- Open your spreadsheet in Google Drive. (Click this link to navigate directly to Google Drive.)
- Click the File tab at the top of the window.
- Click the Download As option, then select Comma-separated values.
Now, your Sheets file will download as a .csv file in your browser. You can freely edit or share it. Keep in mind that the downloaded file will no longer be linked to the version in Google Drive.
Additional Information
- The .csv file format has limitations. It doesn’t save formatting data, such as font choices or shading colors.
- A .csv file can only contain one sheet. If your Google Sheets file has multiple worksheets, each sheet needs to be downloaded as a separate .csv file.
- For exporting copies of your Google Sheets file, check out our guide on downloading Google spreadsheets.
- If you’re having trouble finding downloaded files in your browser, our guide on viewing download history in Google Chrome will be helpful.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you want to access and edit calendar data in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel? Learn how to export your Google Calendar to an Excel-compatible file format in the following section.
- For downloading an entire folder in Google Drive, check out our related guide.
How to Download an Excel File from a Google Calendar
The relationships between the programs and files we use aren’t always clear until a scenario demands it. In this case, we’ll walk you through exporting Google Calendar to Excel:
- Open Google Calendar in your web browser.
- Click the three dots, then select Settings and Sharing.
- Press the Export Calendar button.
- Right-click the calendar export file and choose Extract All from the menu.
- Open Excel on your computer.
- Select Open under the File menu.
- Navigate to the directory where the calendar file is located.
- Choose All Files and then All Excel Files.
- Click on the calendar file to view it.
- Click Next after selecting Delimited.
- Check the Tab checkbox and click Finish.
Voila! You’ve successfully exported your Google Calendar to Excel. Now you can enjoy the flexibility of using calendar data in a spreadsheet tool like Excel.
Now that you know how easy it is to save Google Sheets as a CSV and export Google Calendar to an Excel-compatible file, you can breeze through your data management tasks. Happy organizing!
