TMX to Excel converter
Turn translation memories and bilingual files into spreadsheets, and spreadsheets back into TMX, XLIFF or PO. Free, no sign-up.
Your files never leave your computer. The conversion runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
How it works
1. Drop your file
TMX, XLIFF, SDLXLIFF, MQXLIFF, PO, CSV or Excel. The format is detected automatically.
2. Pick the output
Choose the format, the languages to include and what to do with inline tags.
3. Download
The file is created in your browser and downloads right away. Nothing is uploaded.
Supported formats
- TMX
- Translation memories from Trados, memoQ, Phrase, Wordfast, OmegaT and others. Every language becomes a column.
- XLIFF
- XLIFF 1.2 and 2.0, Trados SDLXLIFF (segment by segment) and memoQ MQXLIFF. Exported as XLIFF 1.2.
- PO
- Gettext PO and POT files from software and websites. Contexts are kept; plural entries keep their first form.
- CSV
- Comma, semicolon or tab separated, in UTF-8 or Windows-1252. A header row of language codes (en, es-ES…) is recognized.
- Excel (.xlsx)
- The first sheet of an Excel workbook. Files we create open with a frozen header row and wrapped text.
What happens to tags
Inline formatting (bold, links, placeholders) stays visible in Excel as XML, for example <bpt i="1"><b></bpt>. Leave it as it is and converting back to TMX or XLIFF restores the tags. Choose "Remove" for clean text when you only need to read or review.
Frequently asked questions
Is the converter free?
Yes. There's no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion runs in your browser. Your file is never sent to our server, which matters when you work under an NDA.
How do I open a TMX file in Excel?
Drop the TMX here, choose Excel (.xlsx) and download. Each language becomes a column with its code in the header row, so you can filter, review or edit the translations.
Can I turn an Excel sheet into a TMX?
Yes. Put each language in its own column, ideally with language codes such as en-US or es-ES in the first row. If the header has no codes, you can type them before converting.
Does it work with Trados SDLXLIFF and memoQ files?
Yes. SDLXLIFF files are read segment by segment, and memoQ MQXLIFF files like any XLIFF 1.2. The tool creates a new file; to update the original project, import the TMX or XLIFF it produces into your CAT tool.
How big can the file be?
Up to 200 MB. Very large files depend on your computer's memory. If the browser struggles, split the file first.
Guides
- How to QA Check XLIFF Files Before Delivery (Free) — Check SDLXLIFF, MQXLIFF, XLIFF and TMX files for number, tag, terminology and punctuation errors before delivery, step by step, with a free QA checker.
- XLIFF, TMX, and TBX: Translation File Formats Explained — Understand the key file formats used in professional translation, when to use each one, and how they improve your translation workflow.
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