Sample Excel Files

Download Sample Excel Files

Free sample Excel files for testing spreadsheet processing tools. Various templates including employee lists, sales reports, and budgets.

Available Sample Files

Employee List

Employee directory with contact info and departments

Sales Report

Monthly sales data with regions and revenue

Product Inventory

Inventory tracking with stock levels and suppliers

Budget Tracker

Monthly budget with categories and actual spending

Project Timeline

Project tasks with dates, owners, and status

Preview
Employee List.xls
IDNameEmailDepartmentPositionSalary
1John Smithjohn@company.comEngineeringDeveloper$75,000
2Sarah Johnsonsarah@company.comMarketingManager$85,000
3Mike Brownmike@company.comSalesRepresentative$65,000
4Emily Davisemily@company.comHRCoordinator$55,000
5Chris Wilsonchris@company.comEngineeringLead$95,000

About Excel Files

Microsoft Excel files (.xls, .xlsx) are spreadsheet files that can contain multiple worksheets with cells organized in rows and columns. They support formulas, formatting, charts, and various data types.

Common Use Cases

  • Business reports and dashboards
  • Financial calculations and budgets
  • Data analysis and visualization
  • Project management and tracking

Format Information

The sample files are provided in Excel XML format (.xls) which is compatible with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, and other spreadsheet applications.

Real-World Use Cases

Template Testing

Use sample data to test Excel templates, macros, and automated reports before using real data.

Import Validation

Test your application's Excel import functionality with known data structures.

Training & Tutorials

Perfect for Excel training sessions, teaching formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.

Dashboard Prototyping

Build and test Excel dashboards and charts with realistic sample data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between .xls and .xlsx?

.xls is the older Excel format (Excel 97-2003), while .xlsx is the newer XML-based format (Excel 2007+). The .xlsx format supports more rows, columns, and features. Our samples use .xls for maximum compatibility.

Can I open these files in Google Sheets?

Yes! Google Sheets can import and export Excel files. Simply upload the .xls file to Google Drive and open it with Google Sheets.

How do I merge multiple Excel files?

Use our Excel Merger tool to combine multiple Excel files into a single workbook. You can merge sheets or append data rows.

Can I convert Excel to JSON?

While we offer JSON to Excel conversion, you can export Excel to CSV first, then use various tools to convert CSV to JSON format.