How to Download Google Sheets? [2025]

Learn how to download Google Sheets as different file types to access, share, and modify your data in the format you need.

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Google Sheets

There are many benefits to working with Google Sheets, including the ability to access your files from anywhere you can log in to your Google Drive account. Storing your files on Google Drive makes it easy to share files, convert formats, and collaborate with others.

If you would like to convert a Google Sheets file to a different format, one option is to download the file. This step-by-step guide will cover how to download Google Sheets, the available file types, and common errors to avoid.

How to Download Google Sheets?

Here is a quick guide on how to download Google Sheets:

Open your Google Sheet.
Click the File tab.
Hover over the File > Download button.
Choose the file type you would like.
Click and download the file.

Now, let’s go over each step in more detail.

1. Open your Google Sheet.

First, open the Google Sheet that you would like to download. If you don’t have a specific dataset, use one of the sample templates provided by Google Sheets or create your own to follow along with this tutorial.

2. Click the ‘File’ tab.

In the upper left corner of your Google Sheet, click the File tab. A drop-down menu should appear.

3. Hover over the ‘Download’ button.

If you hover over the File > Download button, several file type options will appear to the right.

4. Choose your file type.

Once you select your file type, the file will download automatically to your computer. As of May 2025, you can choose from the following file types:

From here, you can save the file again to your preferred folder or drive on your computer, if needed. On some computers, the downloaded file will appear in the lower left corner of your Google Sheets screen, as shown below. However, not all computers will have the same format.

Google Sheets Downloader

You can also use our Google Sheets Downloader to avoid the hassle. Just copy the Google Docs file link and paste it here to download it in your desired format.