Before You Begin
Recruit CRM exports data in CSV (.csv) format by default. If you need to edit, analyze, or share your exported data in Microsoft Excel (.xlsx or .xls) format, you can easily convert the file using one of the methods below.
Please note:
Converting a CSV file changes only the file format and does not modify the data.
The converted Excel file is a separate copy and does not affect the original CSV file.
Convert a CSV file using Microsoft Excel (Windows)
Option 1: Using From Text/CSV
Open Microsoft Excel and create a Blank Workbook.
Navigate to Data → From Text/CSV, select the CSV file you want to convert, and click Import.
Verify that the delimiter is set to Comma, review the preview if required, and click Load.
Once you click Load, Excel will load your data from the CSV file into a formatted table:
Once the data has been imported, navigate to File → Save As, select Excel Workbook (.xlsx) or Excel Workbook (.xls) as the file type, and save the file.
Option 2: Using Text to Columns
Open the CSV file in Microsoft Excel.
Select the column containing the imported data, then navigate to Data → Text to Columns.
Select Delimited, choose Comma as the delimiter, and complete the wizard.
Save the file as an Excel Workbook (.xlsx).
Convert a CSV file using Google Sheets
Open Google Sheets and create a new spreadsheet.
Navigate to File → Import, upload your CSV file, and import it using the default settings.
Click the Upload tab, then drag and drop your CSV file or select it from your device. Leave the delimiter set to Detect automatically and click Import data.
Once the file has been imported, navigate to File → Download → Microsoft Excel (.xlsx).
Convert a CSV file using Microsoft Excel (macOS)
Open Microsoft Excel and create a Blank Workbook.
Navigate to File → Import.
Choose the CSV file and select Import:
Select Get Data, choose Delimited, and click Next. Set the delimiter to Comma (leave all other delimiter options unchecked), then click Next. In the Data Preview window, select all columns, set the Column data format to Text, and click Finish.
Excel will ask you where you want to put the data. Choose Existing sheet and select OK.
Convert a CSV file using an Online Converter
If you don't have access to Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, you can use an online file conversion tool to convert your CSV file into Excel format.
Some commonly used options include:
Please note: Before uploading files to any third-party website, ensure they do not contain sensitive or confidential information.
Conclusion
Recruit CRM exports data in CSV format to ensure compatibility across different applications. Whether you use Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or an online converter, you can quickly convert your exported CSV files into Excel format for easier editing, analysis, and sharing.