Excel to BBCode Converter

About the Excel to BBCode Converter

This tool converts Excel tables into BBCode table markup that you can paste directly into forums and bulletin boards that support BBCode, such as phpBB, vBulletin, MyBB, XenForo, and many others.

Key Features

• Direct Excel upload: Supports .xlsx and .xls files.
• Header row option: Treat the first row as a header and wrap it in [th] tags automatically.
• Clean BBCode output: Generates [table], [tr], [th], and [td] tags ready to paste.
• Instant conversion: BBCode is generated automatically as soon as you upload the Excel file.
• Copy & download: Copy the BBCode to your clipboard or download it as a text file.
• Runs in your browser: No server uploads, ideal for confidential spreadsheets.

How to Convert Excel to BBCode

1. Upload your Excel file: Drag and drop a spreadsheet into the upload area or click to browse for a .xlsx / .xls file.
2. Choose header settings: If your first row contains column titles (e.g. Name, Email, Score), keep "First row is header" checked so they become [th] cells.
3. Wait for automatic conversion: The tool reads the first sheet and builds the BBCode table for you.
4. Copy or download the BBCode: Paste it into your forum post, topic, or private message.

Example: Excel Table to BBCode

Imagine an Excel table like:

• Row 1: Name, Score
• Row 2: Alice, 95
• Row 3: Bob, 88

The converter will output BBCode similar to:

[table]
[tr][th]Name[/th][th]Score[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]Alice[/td][td]95[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Bob[/td][td]88[/td][/tr]
[/table]

You can paste this directly into your forum editor to render a formatted table without manually writing BBCode.

Typical Use Cases

• Forum leaderboards: Convert game scores or rankings from Excel to a BBCode table for community posts.
• Product lists: Share product comparisons or price lists on forums without retyping everything.
• Tutorials & documentation: Turn Excel-based reference tables into readable forum content.
• Team reports: Publish internal stats on BBCode-based intranets or communities.

FAQ – Excel to BBCode Converter

Which part of my Excel file is converted?

The tool converts the first worksheet in your Excel file. If you have multiple sheets, place the data you want to convert on the first one.

Does formatting (colors, bold, borders) from Excel carry over?

No. The converter focuses on table structure and cell values. You can manually add extra BBCode (like [b] or colors) after pasting if needed.

Is my spreadsheet uploaded or stored anywhere?

No. All processing is done in your browser. Your Excel file stays on your device and is not sent to any server.

Can I edit the BBCode after conversion?

Yes. The BBCode output is plain text. You can tweak column order, add formatting, or remove rows before posting.