How to convert a Numbers file to Excel on Mac, iPhone, and iPad

While you may work and create your spreadsheets in Numbers, there may be a time when you need one of those documents in the Microsoft Excel file format.

You can easily export spreadsheets into different formats for viewing and editing with other applications. Here’s how to convert a Numbers file to Excel on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

Convert Numbers to Excel

Export the document on Mac

1) Open your spreadsheet in the Numbers app.

2) Click File from the menu bar.

3) In the Export To pop-out menu, pick Excel.

Menu to Export Numbers to Excel on Mac

4) Make your selections for the Excel Worksheets section and whether or not you want to require a password.

5) To adjust the file format between XLSX and XLS, click Advanced Options and choose the one you want (if you see it).

Export Numbers to Excel on Mac

6) Click Next.

7) Name the document, select its export location, and click Export.

Save Export Numbers to Excel on Mac

Export the document on iPhone or iPad

1) Open your spreadsheet in the Numbers app.

2) Tap the More button (three-dots icon) on the top right and select Export.

3) Tap Excel.

4) After that, select one of the options from One Per Sheet or One Per Table.

5) Choose where to send or share the document and follow the process for the app or option you select.

Export to Excel in iPhone Numbers app

While following the above steps, you’ll notice as you export your Numbers file that you can convert it to CSV and PDF as well, so keep that in mind if you need your document in those file formats down the road.

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