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LaTeX to Excel Converter

Transform LaTeX tables into Excel spreadsheets

LaTeX Input

Excel Preview

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About LaTeX to Excel Converter

Convert LaTeX tables to Microsoft Excel XLSX format with proper formatting and auto-sized columns. Perfect for importing academic data into spreadsheets for analysis and reporting.

Key Features

  • XLSX Format: Creates native Excel files compatible with Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice, and Google Sheets
  • Auto-sized Columns: Automatically adjusts column widths based on content
  • Header Support: Optionally treat first row as header with bold formatting
  • Custom Sheet Names: Name your worksheet as needed
  • Live Preview: See table preview before downloading
  • Special Character Handling: Properly unescapes LaTeX special characters
  • File Download: Direct download as .xlsx file

How to Use

  1. Input LaTeX Table: Paste your LaTeX table or upload a .tex file
  2. Set Sheet Name: Choose a name for your Excel worksheet (default: Sheet1)
  3. Configure Header: Check "First row is header" if applicable
  4. Preview Table: Review the table structure in the preview panel
  5. Download: Click "Download XLSX" to save the Excel file

Example Conversion

LaTeX Input:

\begin{tabular}{llll}
\toprule
Name & Age & City & Department \\
\midrule
John Doe & 28 & New York & Engineering \\
Jane Smith & 34 & London & Marketing \\
\bottomrule
\end{tabular}

Excel Output:

Creates an Excel file with:

  • Header row: Name, Age, City, Department (bold, colored background)
  • Data rows with proper cell formatting
  • Auto-sized columns for optimal readability
  • Professional spreadsheet appearance

Common Use Cases

  • Academic Research: Convert research tables from papers to Excel for analysis
  • Data Analysis: Import LaTeX data into Excel for charts and pivot tables
  • Report Generation: Transform academic tables into business reports
  • Collaboration: Share data with colleagues who prefer Excel format
  • Budget Planning: Convert financial tables to Excel for calculations

Excel Features

  • Native Format: True XLSX format, not CSV or text
  • Formatting Preserved: Column widths automatically adjusted
  • Compatibility: Works with Excel 2007+, LibreOffice Calc, Google Sheets
  • Editable: Full editing capabilities in Excel after conversion
  • Formula Ready: Use Excel formulas on converted data

Supported LaTeX Elements

  • Table Environments: tabular, table
  • Column Separators: & (ampersand)
  • Row Separators: \\\\ (double backslash)
  • Rules: \\toprule, \\midrule, \\bottomrule, \\hline
  • Special Characters: All LaTeX escaped characters properly converted

Special Character Handling

The converter properly handles LaTeX special characters:

  • \& becomes &
  • \% becomes %
  • \$ becomes $
  • \# becomes #
  • \_ becomes _
  • \{ becomes {
  • \} becomes }
  • \textasciitilde{} becomes ~
  • \textasciicircum{} becomes ^

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your LaTeX data is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.