Free Excel Translator
Translate spreadsheets while preserving formulas and formatting
Our Excel translator translates cell contents while preserving formulas, formatting, charts, and cell structure. Free for spreadsheets up to 50 cells—powered by advanced AI for accurate translations.
- Languages
- 100+
- Free Cells
- 1-50
- Formulas
- Preserved
- Price
- Free
Formulas Preserved
All formulas, calculations, and cell references remain intact after translation.
Formatting Maintained
Cell formatting, colors, borders, and charts are preserved during translation.
Fast & Secure
Process spreadsheets in seconds. Your files are deleted immediately after translation.
Translate Excel online
Upload your .xlsx file, select languages, and translate while preserving formulas
Click or drag Excel file here
Free for spreadsheets up to 50 cells
What is Excel Translation?
Excel translation is the process of converting text content within spreadsheet cells from one language to another while preserving formulas, calculations, formatting, charts, and cell structure. Unlike simple text translation, Excel translation requires sophisticated handling to distinguish between translatable text and functional formulas that must remain unchanged.
Modern Excel translators use advanced algorithms to identify and extract text content from cells while detecting and preserving formulas, calculations, cell references, and formatting attributes. This ensures that translated spreadsheets maintain their functional integrity while making the content accessible in different languages.
This process is essential for businesses, researchers, and professionals who need to adapt spreadsheets for international audiences without losing the computational power and structure of their original work. Whether you're translating financial reports, data analysis sheets, or business templates, Excel translation enables global collaboration while preserving your spreadsheet's functionality.
✗Manual Translation
Manually translating Excel cells requires recreating all formulas and formatting, often leading to broken calculations, lost cell references, and inconsistent styling across sheets.
✓Automated Excel Translation
AI-powered tools identify text content, translate it automatically, and preserve all formulas and formatting, ensuring calculations work correctly and maintaining professional spreadsheet quality.
Why Use Our Excel Translator?
Our Excel translator offers a comprehensive solution for translating spreadsheets with professional-grade accuracy and formula preservation.
Preserve All Formulas
Our translator maintains all formulas, calculations, and cell references exactly as in your original spreadsheet. Only text content is translated, ensuring your calculations, functions, and data relationships continue to work correctly.
Maintain Formatting
Cell formatting, colors, borders, number formats, and charts are preserved during translation. Your translated spreadsheet looks and functions exactly like the original, just with translated text.
Secure & Private
Your spreadsheets are processed on secure servers and immediately deleted after translation. We never store your files or share them with third parties. Your sensitive business or financial data stays private.
100+ Languages
Support for over 100 languages including all major world languages. Auto-detect source language for convenience, or manually select any language pair for precise control over your translations.
Free for Small Spreadsheets
Translate spreadsheets with up to 50 cells completely free. No credit card required, no registration needed. For larger spreadsheets, affordable Day Pass options are available for unlimited translations.
Multiple Sheets Support
Process all sheets in a workbook simultaneously. The translator maintains the same sheet structure with translated content in each sheet, making it perfect for complex multi-sheet workbooks.
How It Works
Our Excel translator uses advanced technology to translate spreadsheets while preserving all functional elements. Here's how it works:
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Upload your Excel file
Click to upload or drag and drop your .xlsx or .xls file. The tool will automatically detect the number of cells and prepare for translation.
- 2
Select languages
Choose your source language (or select "Auto-detect" for automatic language recognition) and target language from the dropdown menus.
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Translate and download
Click "Translate Excel" to start. The tool extracts text, translates each cell (preserving formulas), and rebuilds the spreadsheet. Download your translated file with all formulas and formatting preserved.
Translation Tips
- Use .xlsx format for best results
- Formulas are automatically preserved
- Test calculations after translation
- Keep original file as backup
Pro tip: For document translation, try our PDF Translator or Word Translator for comprehensive document translation.
Best Practices for Excel Translation
Follow these best practices to get the most accurate and functional Excel translations:
Use .xlsx Format
While we support both .xls and .xlsx files, the newer .xlsx format provides better formula preservation, especially for complex calculations, array formulas, and modern Excel features. Always save your spreadsheet in .xlsx format before translation for optimal results.
✅ RECOMMENDED: Save as .xlsx (Excel 2007+)
⚠️ OK: .xls files work but may have limited formula preservation
Verify Formula Integrity
After translation, always verify that formulas still work correctly. Open the translated spreadsheet and check key calculations, especially financial formulas, date functions, and cell references. While our translator preserves formulas, it's good practice to verify critical calculations.
Test: Sum formulas • Date calculations • Cell references • Lookup functions • Conditional formulas
Review Header Rows
Header rows often contain important labels that need careful translation. Review translated headers to ensure they're accurate and consistent with your business terminology. Consider creating a glossary for technical terms that should be translated consistently across all spreadsheets.
Check: Column headers • Row labels • Sheet names • Named ranges • Chart titles
Keep Original as Backup
Always keep a copy of your original spreadsheet before translation. While our translator preserves formulas, having the original allows you to make comparisons, revert if needed, or make manual adjustments. Store both versions in your project folder for easy access.
Best Practice: Original: "report.xlsx" • Translated: "report_translated.xlsx"
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I translate an Excel spreadsheet?
To translate an Excel spreadsheet, upload your .xlsx or .xls file, select the source language (or use auto-detect), choose your target language, and click Translate. Our Excel translator translates cell contents while preserving formulas, formatting, charts, and cell structure.
Does Excel translation preserve formulas?
Yes! Our Excel translator is designed to preserve all formulas, calculations, and cell references. Only text content in cells is translated, while formulas remain intact. This ensures your spreadsheet calculations continue to work correctly after translation.
Is Excel translation free?
Yes, Excel translation is free for spreadsheets with 1-50 cells. For larger spreadsheets with more than 50 cells, a Day Pass ($3.99) is required. This allows unlimited translations for 24 hours.
What file formats are supported?
We support .xlsx (Excel 2007 and later) and .xls (older Excel format) files. The tool works best with .xlsx files as they preserve more formatting options and formulas.
Can I translate multiple sheets at once?
Yes, our Excel translator can translate all sheets in a workbook simultaneously. By default, all sheets are processed. The translated Excel file maintains the same sheet structure with translated content in each sheet.
What languages are supported for Excel translation?
We support 100+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, Korean, and many more. You can translate between any supported language pair.
How long does Excel translation take?
Translation time depends on the number of cells and amount of text. Small spreadsheets (1-50 cells) typically translate in 10-20 seconds. Larger spreadsheets may take 30-60 seconds. Processing Pass holders get priority processing.
Is my Excel file secure?
Yes, all Excel processing happens on secure servers. Your files are processed and immediately deleted after translation. We never store your spreadsheets or share them with third parties.