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XLSX Range Extractor

Extract a specific sheet/range/named-range from Excel into JSON with coordinates or record objects

Extract partial spreadsheet data as JSON.

  • Pick a worksheet by name
  • Extract by explicit A1 range or by named range
  • Output as cell objects (with row/column/address) or records (header-based objects)

Example Results

2 examples

Extract Named Range as Cell Objects

Read a named range and keep coordinates for each non-empty cell

xlsx-range-extractor-example1.json View File
View input parameters
{ "excelFile": "/public/samples/xlsx/workbook-sales.xlsx", "mode": "cell_objects", "namedRange": "SalesRegion", "includeCoordinates": true }

Extract A1 Range as Records

Use header row and convert selected range into object array

xlsx-range-extractor-example2.json View File
View input parameters
{ "excelFile": "/public/samples/xlsx/workbook-sales.xlsx", "mode": "records", "range": "A1:C20", "headerRow": 1 }

Click to upload file or drag and drop file here

Maximum file size: 100MB Supported formats: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet, application/vnd.ms-excel

Key Facts

Category
Format Conversion
Input Types
file, select, text, number, checkbox
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

Extract partial spreadsheet data as JSON. - Pick a worksheet by name - Extract by explicit A1 range or by named range - Output as cell objects (with row/column/address) or records (header-based objects)

When to Use

  • •Use it when you need to convert json, xml content quickly in the browser.
  • •Helpful for format conversion workflows that need repeatable inputs and fast results.
  • •A good fit when you want to test with real files before running the same workflow in code or API calls.

How It Works

  • •Provide Excel File, Extract Mode, Sheet Name, A1 Range as input to the tool.
  • •The tool processes the request and returns a file result.
  • •For file workflows, start with representative samples such as json, xml test files to verify edge cases and output quality.

Use Cases

Convert json, xml data during debugging or QA.
Validate expected output before using the API or automation flows.
Test the workflow with representative sample files and edge cases.

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FAQ

What does XLSX Range Extractor do?

XLSX Range Extractor helps you convert json, xml content online without setting up a separate local script or app.

When should I use this tool?

Use it when you need a quick convert workflow, want to verify output, or need a browser-based utility for format conversion tasks.

Can I try this tool with sample data?

Yes. This page can recommend related sample files so you can test the workflow immediately.

What inputs does XLSX Range Extractor accept?

XLSX Range Extractor accepts Excel File, Extract Mode, Sheet Name, A1 Range and supports file uploads for 1 field.

Is there an API for XLSX Range Extractor?

Yes. The tool page includes an API endpoint so you can move from manual testing to scripted usage.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/xlsx-range-extractor

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
excelFile file (Upload required) Yes -
mode select No -
sheetName text No -
range text No -
namedRange text No -
headerRow number No -
includeCoordinates checkbox No -
dropBlankCells checkbox No -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/xlsx-range-extractor to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-xlsx-range-extractor": {
      "name": "xlsx-range-extractor",
      "description": "Extract a specific sheet/range/named-range from Excel into JSON with coordinates or record objects",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=xlsx-range-extractor",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

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