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How to convert an excel file to a CSV UTF-8 file?
How to convert an excel file to a CSV UTF-8 file?

Are you preparing a file for import into Qomon? Here's how to format it correctly.

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Written by Florent Barre
Updated over a week ago

💡 What is a CSV file?

A CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file is a type of spreadsheet file where data values are separated by commas or semicolons.

💡 What is UTF-8?

UTF-8 is a character encoding system designed to represent all characters from different alphabets and writing systems worldwide. It is widely used (82.2% of software) for managing text and translations in the simplest way possible.

Steps to convert a file to CSV UTF-8:

From Excel

  1. Open the file in Excel.

  2. Select File > Save As.

  3. Choose CSV UTF-8 Format.
    ​Or alternatively:

    • Select File > Export.

    • Choose CSV, and set the encoding to UTF-8.

From Numbers (Mac)

  1. Open the file in Numbers.

  2. Select File > Export To.

  3. Choose CSV.

From Google Sheets

  1. Open the file in Google Sheets.

  2. Select File > Download.

  3. Choose Comma-Separated Values (CSV).

Now your file is ready to be imported into Qomon. 🚀 More questions? Contact [email protected]

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