Spreadsheets

Split Excel Files By Column

Split one spreadsheet into multiple files — one per unique value in a column.

When to split Excel files

Breaking a company-wide report into separate files per region or department
Splitting a customer list by account manager before distributing
Separating survey responses by location or category for individual analysis
Creating per-team budget files from a single consolidated spreadsheet

How to split Excel files

01

Drop your file

Select a .xlsx or .csv file to split

02

Pick the split column

Choose which column determines the groups

03

Download results

Get one file per unique value as a ZIP

Your files never leave your browser

Your files never touch our servers

Excel Splitter runs entirely in your browser. There are no servers receiving your files — we literally cannot see what you split. Close the tab and everything is gone.

Frequently asked questions

Are my Excel files uploaded to a server?+

No. Everything runs in your browser. Your files never leave your device and are never sent to any server.

How many files can it split into?+

As many as there are unique values in your chosen column — one output file per value.

Does it work with CSV files?+

Yes, it supports both .xlsx and .csv files.

Can I split by multiple columns?+

The tool splits by one column at a time. For multi-level splits, run it again on the output files.

Is there a file size limit?+

No strict limit — processing happens in your browser so performance depends on your device memory.

Is Excel Splitter free?+

Yes, free for 5 uses per month with no signup. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited uses at €10/month.