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Open XLSX Reports in Google Sheets

Upload, open, and convert your InfoPlus Excel reports so you can view and share them in Google Sheets.

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Use this article when you've downloaded an InfoPlus report as a Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) file and don't have Excel installed, or you want to view and share the report online. Without a way to open .xlsx files, your report data stays stuck on your computer.


This article does not cover exporting reports from InfoPlus, or converting a Google Sheet back into an Excel file.

 

Before You Begin

This works in any desktop web browser. No special InfoPlus permission is required beyond the ability to export the report.

  • A free Google account. You must be signed in. 
  • A supported web browser, such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. 
  • The InfoPlus report saved as a .xlsx file on your computer

 

Steps

  1. Go to Google Drive and sign in
  2. Click New → File Upload
  3. Choose your InfoPlus .xlsx report. You can also drag the file into the Drive window.
  4. Open the file by double-clicking it in the window. It will open in Google Sheets.
  5. Save a fully copy in Google Sheets format by clicking File → Save as Google Sheets. This unlocks every Sheets feature. 
    GoogleSheets

For more on using Google Sheets, such as sharing, formatting, or formulas, see Google Drive Help.

 

What You Should See

When the file opens, you'll see an .XLSX badge near the file name. This means you're viewing the Excel file directly, and your changes save automatically to Drive.

After you choose Save as Google Sheets, the .XLSX badge disappears and the file becomes a full Google Sheet.

SheetExcelFlag

 

Troubleshooting

I can't upload the file to Google Drive.

Why this happens: You may not be signed in, or your Google Drive storage may be full.

How to fix it:

  • Confirm you're signed in to the correct Google account.

  • Check your available Google Drive storage.

 

Next Steps

  • If you need to send this report to a teammate, see Google Workspace's help on sharing a Google Sheet.
  • If you need the file back in Excel format, click File → Download → Microsoft Excel (.xlsx).
  • If you want this report delivered to you on a schedule, see Subscribe to User Reports.