Save an Excel file as a CSV file

Last Updated on June 12, 2026

Open file in Excel.

On the menu bar, click File, then Save As… The Save As dialog box displays. The line at the bottom of the dialog reads: Save as type:

1. Click on the down arrow to the right of the line to open a drop-down menu.
2. Scroll down and select CSV (Comma delimited) (*.csv).
3. Click Save.