How to open a .PXL file online
Three steps, a few seconds, no Excel.
Choose your .PXL file
Drag your .PXL file onto the box above, or click Choose file.
Supported
Your .PXL file is opened: every sheet, formula and merged range.
Browse, search, export
Switch sheets, click a cell to see its formula, search the whole sheet and export it as CSV or JSON.
What is a .PXL file?
Everything worth knowing about Microsoft Pocket Excel Spreadsheet files.
A .PXL file is a spreadsheet document created for the Pocket Excel application by Microsoft. These data files contain rows and columns of information and are typically used on mobile devices. They can be opened and managed using Microsoft Excel, SpreadCE, ActiveSync, or NeoOffice.
Programs that open .PXL files
| Full name | Microsoft Pocket Excel Spreadsheet |
|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation |
| First released | 1996 (Windows CE 1.0 / Pocket Office) |
| Category | Documents |
| MIME type | application/vnd.ms-excel |
| Signature | D0 CF 11 E0 A1 B1 1A E1 (OLE2 compound document header (same as XLS)) |
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Is my .PXL file uploaded anywhere?
No. Your .PXL file is opened for you.
Are formulas recalculated?
The viewer shows the values Excel or LibreOffice saved in the file, plus the formula behind each cell when you click it. It doesn't recalculate, so what you see is exactly what the author saw when saving.
Can I open a password-protected .PXL file?
Not yet. Files encrypted with a password to open are detected and reported; sheets that are only "protected against editing" open normally.
Why doesn't my chart or image show?
This viewer focuses on cell data: values, formulas, merged cells and fill colours. Charts, images and pivot table layouts are not drawn yet.
How big a file can I open?
Up to 50 MB. Large sheets are shown 500 rows at a time so your browser stays fast. Search still covers every row.
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