Compress Excel makes .xlsx files smaller by shrinking the pictures and logos inside, removing the saved preview picture and packing the file tighter. Your data, formulas, charts and formatting are not changed.

When to use Compress Excel

• Email a workbook that is over the attachment limit
• Upload a sheet to a portal with a size limit
• Save space on files full of photos or screenshots

How to use Compress Excel

1. Add one or more .xlsx files.
2. Choose the compression level.
3. Click Compress Excel.

Questions about Compress Excel

Are my files uploaded?

No. The file is opened and changed inside your browser, on your phone or computer. Nothing is sent to our servers.

My file did not get much smaller. Why?

Files without pictures are mostly text, which is already compressed. Large savings come from images inside the workbook.

Does it work with .xls?

Convert it with XLS to XLSX first.

Is it safe?

Yes. Compress Excel works inside your browser. Your files are not uploaded anywhere, so nobody else can see them, and there are no waiting queues.

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