JPG to Excel Converter – Turn Any Image Into Excel Pixel Art

Upload a JPG or PNG and instantly convert the image into an Excel (.xlsx) pixel-art spreadsheet. 100% browser-based. No server upload required.

Upload Image (JPG or PNG)

Choose any picture and this tool will convert your image into Excel format, where each cell becomes a pixel.

Drag and drop an image here

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Supported formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG

Crop Your Image

Select the part of the picture you want to convert to Excel. Or leave as is to convert the entire image.

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Tip: Click and drag on the image to draw a crop box. The Excel grid will be based on that region.

Conversion Settings

Excel Settings

Row height and column width in Excel.

The converter automatically maps each grid of the image to an Excel cell using the closest matching RGB value. More rows and colums results in higher resolution image in Excel.
Each cell’s background color represents the average color of a block of the original image.

Color Settings

Exact mode may hit Excel's style limit for large grids; use palette mode for big images.
Larger number = more detail but slightly more styles. 32–256 is usually a good range.
Palette preview:

File size

Estimated Excel size: N/A (load an image to calculate).

Excel Pixel Art Preview

This preview shows the exact colors that will be placed into the Excel file. The preview is scaled up for easier viewing.

This preview shows one pixel per Excel cell, upscaled to 600px. Colors reflect the selected mode (exact/palette) and crop.
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Download Your Excel File

When you’re satisfied with the crop and pixel size, click below to download the xlsx file.

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The conversion is fully local — your images never leave your device.

Convert JPG to Excel Online – Free In-Browser Tool

ExcelPixelArt is a free online tool that lets you convert JPG to Excel or turn any image into an Excel spreadsheet in a pixel-art style. Each pixel of your image becomes a colored cell in an XLSX file, ready to open in Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice, or Google Sheets.

Everything runs 100% in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to our servers, so you keep full control over your files while enjoying a fast and simple image to Excel converter.

How the JPG to Excel Converter Works

  1. Upload your image – Choose any JPG or PNG file from your computer.
  2. Crop the area – Use the crop box to select the part of the image you want to convert.
  3. Set the grid size – Choose how many pixels per cell for your Excel pixel art.
  4. Preview the result – See a pixelated preview that matches what the Excel file will look like.
  5. Download XLSX – Click the button to generate and download your Excel file.

Behind the scenes, the tool reads the colors in your image, maps them to cells, and writes them into an XLSX spreadsheet. Each cell’s background color matches the original pixel color as closely as possible.

Why Convert an Image to Excel?

An image to Excel converter is useful for more than just fun pixel art. People use this tool for:

Because Excel is so widely used, converting a picture to an Excel file makes it easy to share and edit your pixel art without any special graphics software.

Features of the ExcelPixelArt JPG to Excel Tool

JPG to Excel vs. PNG to Excel

You can use this converter for both JPG to Excel and PNG to Excel. For simple graphics, icons, or logos with sharp edges, PNG often gives better results. For photos or screenshots, JPG usually works fine. The tool treats both formats similarly and converts them into the same Excel pixel-art structure.

Tips for Better Excel Pixel Art

Is It Safe to Convert Images to Excel Online?

Yes. ExcelPixelArt is designed with privacy in mind: your images stay in your browser and are never uploaded or saved on our server. Only you can see the files you open and the Excel workbook you download. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

Frequently Asked Questions – JPG to Excel Converter

Is this JPG to Excel converter really free?

Yes. ExcelPixelArt is a free online image to Excel converter. You can upload a JPG or PNG, generate an Excel file, and download it without creating an account or paying a fee.

Are my images uploaded or stored on your server?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser. The image you select is not uploaded to our server and is not stored or logged by us. The XLSX file is generated in your browser and downloaded directly to your device.

Which image formats are supported?

The tool currently supports JPG, JPEG, and PNG files. In most cases, converting a JPG to Excel or a PNG to Excel works the same way. For sharp graphics and logos, PNG often gives cleaner results.

What version of Excel do I need?

The downloaded file is in XLSX format, which can be opened in:

Older versions of Excel that support XLSX should also work, but best results are with newer releases.

Why is my Excel file so big?

Each pixel (or group of pixels) becomes a separate cell in the spreadsheet. If you start with a large, high-resolution image or choose a very small cell size, the number of cells can become very large. To reduce file size, try:

Can I edit the pixel art after converting?

Yes. Once the JPG to Excel conversion is done and you open the file in Excel, you can:

The file is a normal spreadsheet – the pixel art is just made of colored cells.

Can I use the generated Excel files commercially?

In general, you are free to use the generated Excel files for personal or internal business purposes. However, you are responsible for ensuring you have the rights to use the original images, especially for logos, trademarks, or copyrighted artwork. See our Terms of Use for more details.

Does this work on mobile devices?

The tool may work on modern mobile browsers, but the best experience is usually on a desktop or laptop, where you have more screen space to work with the crop box and Excel preview.

Who created ExcelPixelArt?

ExcelPixelArt is a small side project built for people who enjoy spreadsheets and pixel art. If you have feedback or suggestions, you can reach us at hello@excelpixelart.com.