Compress Excel Files
Reduce your Excel file size. Remove unused data, optimize structure, and apply efficient compression.
Compression Options
Drop your file here or click to upload
Supports .xlsx, .xls, .xlsm, .xlsb
How to Compress Excel Files
- Select options - Choose compression settings that suit your needs.
- Upload your file - Drag and drop or click to browse.
- Review results - See how much space you saved.
- Download - Click download to save your compressed file.
Compression Options Explained
- Trim empty rows and columns - Removes unused space at the edges of your data, reducing file size.
- Convert formulas to values - Replaces formulas with their calculated results. This can significantly reduce file size but you'll lose the ability to recalculate.
- Remove comments - Deletes all cell comments and notes from the workbook.
Tips for Smaller Excel Files
- Delete unused sheets and hidden data
- Remove unnecessary formatting and conditional rules
- Compress or resize embedded images
- Use XLSX format instead of XLS (XLSX uses ZIP compression)
- Save using the .xlsb binary format for very large files