Excel to Magic Converter

Excel to Magic: The Gathering Deck Converter

Use this free Excel to Magic: The Gathering deck converter to turn spreadsheet lists of cards into clean decklist text you can paste into MTG deck builders, collection managers, or share on forums. The tool reads your .xlsx / .xls file and automatically builds a structured Magic deck with main deck, commander, and sideboard sections.

Key Features & Benefits

• Automatic Excel import: Upload any .xlsx or .xls file and the tool instantly converts the first sheet into a Magic deck list.
• Main, sideboard, and commander support: Use extra columns to mark cards as sideboard, sb, or commander and the converter will place them in the right section.
• Flexible column layout: Typical structure is Quantity, Card Name, Category, but the tool also works with single-column lists.
• Instant deck output: The deck text is generated as soon as the file is loaded, ready to copy into your favorite MTG deck builder.
• Local-only processing: Everything runs in your browser—your Magic deck data never leaves your device.

How to Use the Excel to Magic Deck Converter

1. Prepare your Excel sheet: Use one row per card. A common layout is:
   • Column A – Quantity: Number of copies (for example 4).
   • Column B – Card Name: Exact Magic: The Gathering card name.
   • Column C – Category (optional): Use values like main, sideboard, sb, commander, or cmd.
2. Upload your Excel file: Click the upload area or drag and drop your .xlsx or .xls file onto the tool.
3. Set the header option: If your first row contains column names such as Quantity and Card, leave “First row is header” checked. If your sheet has no header row, uncheck this option.
4. Review the deck output: The Magic deck list is generated automatically with sections for Commander, Deck, and Sideboard where applicable.
5. Copy or download: Use the Copy button to copy the text to your clipboard, or Download to save it as a file for later use.

Example: Excel to Magic Deck List

Here is a simple example of how your Excel data might look:

• Row 1 (header): Quantity | Card | Category
• Row 2: 1 | Edgar Markov | commander
• Row 3: 4 | Vampire of the Dire Moon | main
• Row 4: 3 | Terminate | sideboard

The generated deck text would look similar to:

Commander
1 Edgar Markov

Deck
4 Vampire of the Dire Moon

Sideboard
3 Terminate
	

You can paste this list directly into popular Magic: The Gathering deck builders, playtest tools, or send it to friends.

Popular Use Cases

• Exporting collections from Excel: Quickly convert your card inventory spreadsheet into a playable deck list.
• Sharing decklists: Turn internal Excel planning sheets into clean, readable MTG deck text for Discord, Reddit, and forums.
• Migrating between tools: Move decks from Excel into online deck builders or collection managers that accept text-based lists.
• Commander and sideboard management: Keep commander and sideboard cards tagged in Excel and let the converter handle the final structure.

Privacy & Security

All Excel to Magic conversions run 100% in your browser. The Excel file is processed locally using JavaScript and is never uploaded to our servers. This is ideal for competitive decklists, private collections, or work files that must stay on your device.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does the tool support both .xlsx and .xls files?

Yes. You can upload modern .xlsx files or older .xls spreadsheets. If the file extension or MIME type is not recognized as Excel, the tool will show a clear error.

How do I mark sideboard and commander cards?

Use a third column for category. Values like sideboard, side, or sb will put cards into the Sideboard section. Values like commander, cmd, or cm create a Commander section.

Can I use the converter without a header row?

Yes. Just uncheck the “First row is header” option. The tool will treat every row as data, and the first column will be used as quantity where possible.

Is there a limit on the number of cards?

There is no hard-coded limit in the converter. Very large Excel files may take longer to process in your browser, but normal deck sizes (60-card, 100-card Commander, plus sideboard) work instantly.

Is my Magic deck data stored anywhere?

No. The conversion happens entirely in your browser. When you close the page, your deck data and Excel file are gone unless you saved the output yourself.