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XLSX Unpivot Normalizer

Unpivot wide tables (e.g., month columns) into normalized long-form records for database ingestion

Convert wide tables to long format.

  • Keep identifier columns as-is
  • Convert value columns into key-value pairs
  • Typical use case: Jan,Feb,Mar -> month,value
  • Export as XLSX or JSON

Example Results

1 examples

Unpivot Monthly Wide Table

Convert Jan/Feb/Mar columns into normalized month/value rows

xlsx-unpivot-normalizer-example1.xlsx View File
View input parameters
{ "excelFile": "/public/samples/xlsx/workbook-sales.xlsx", "idColumns": "name,region", "valueColumns": "Jan,Feb,Mar", "keyColumnName": "month", "valueColumnName": "value" }

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, text, number, select, checkbox
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

Convert wide tables to long format. - Keep identifier columns as-is - Convert value columns into key-value pairs - Typical use case: `Jan,Feb,Mar` -> `month,value` - Export as XLSX or JSON

When to Use

  • Use it when you need to convert xml, xlsx 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, Sheet Name, Header Row, ID Columns as input to the tool.
  • The tool processes the request and returns a file result.
  • For file workflows, start with representative samples such as xml, xlsx test files to verify edge cases and output quality.

Use Cases

Convert xml, xlsx 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.

Try with Samples

xml, xlsx, xls

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FAQ

What does XLSX Unpivot Normalizer do?

XLSX Unpivot Normalizer helps you convert xml, xlsx 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 Unpivot Normalizer accept?

XLSX Unpivot Normalizer accepts Excel File, Sheet Name, Header Row, ID Columns and supports file uploads for 1 field.

Is there an API for XLSX Unpivot Normalizer?

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-unpivot-normalizer

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
excelFile file (Upload required) Yes -
sheetName text No -
headerRow number No -
idColumns text Yes -
valueColumns text No -
keyColumnName text No -
valueColumnName text No -
outputMode select No -
dropEmptyValues checkbox No -
parseNumbers checkbox No -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/xlsx-unpivot-normalizer 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-unpivot-normalizer": {
      "name": "xlsx-unpivot-normalizer",
      "description": "Unpivot wide tables (e.g., month columns) into normalized long-form records for database ingestion",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=xlsx-unpivot-normalizer",
      "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.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]