Open Excel

Open Excel is a fast, lightweight Excel viewer and editor for Chrome. Open .xlsx and .xls files directly in your browser—no Microsoft Excel required. Enable free editing with Google or Email OTP.

✔ What you can do

✦ Open Excel files instantly (drag & drop or select a file)
✦ View multi-sheet workbooks and zoom for comfortable reading
✦ Edit Excel inside the extension after you enable editing
✦ Save locally so your edits are available when you reopen the file from Recent
✦ Download as .xlsx or Print / Save as PDF via your browser
✦ Optionally open in Google Sheets for online editing and sharing

✍️ Enable Edit (free)

Editing is available after a quick sign-in:
✦ Continue with Google
✦ Email OTP (get a code by email)

Once enabled, the editor supports key spreadsheet workflows:
✦ Formulas and cell editing
✦ Fonts and basic formatting
✦ Common data formats (numbers, dates, percents, etc.)
✦ Sorting and filtering
✦ Adding images
✦ Without sign-in, you can still view, print, download, and open in Google Sheets.

🕘 Recent files (up to 10)

Open Excel keeps a small list of your recently opened files for quick access. You can remove items individually or clear the list anytime.

🔒 Privacy & data

✦ Local by default: files are processed on your device in the browser.
✦ Google Sheets is optional: if you choose “Open in Google Sheets”, the file is uploaded only to your own Google Drive to create a Google Sheet.
✦ We store minimal local settings to display the right UI language.

🛠 How it works

1️⃣ Click the Open Excel icon
2️⃣ Drag & drop an Excel file (or select it)
3️⃣ View or enable edit (Google / Email OTP)
4️⃣Save locally, download .xlsx, print / save as PDF, or open in Google Sheets

🚀 Try it now and make viewing and editing Excel files easier!