Question 1

How do I open a CSV file in Google Sheets?

Accepted Answer

You can upload the CSV to Google Drive and choose Open with → Google Sheets, or skip those steps with the CSV to Google Sheets Chrome extension, which creates the Sheet in one or two clicks.

Question 2

Can I convert a CSV file to a Google Sheet?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The extension creates a real Google Sheet from a CSV in your Google Drive. The original CSV is left untouched.

Question 3

Does this work with local CSV files?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can drag and drop a local CSV, pick one with the file chooser, or open one from your recent downloads.

Question 4

Is this extension affiliated with Google?

Accepted Answer

No. CSV to Sheets is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google. Google Sheets and Chrome are trademarks of Google LLC.

Question 5

Does the extension collect my data?

Accepted Answer

The extension is designed to run locally in your browser and creates the Google Sheet directly in your Drive. It does not include tracking or data collection beyond what is required for the Google Sheets API call.

Question 6

Do I need a paid Google account to use this?

Accepted Answer

No. A free Google account is enough to create Google Sheets from CSV files.

Question 7

What permissions does the extension request?

Accepted Answer

The minimum permissions required to create a Google Sheet in your Drive. You can review them on the Chrome Web Store listing and disconnect Google access at any time from the extension settings.

Question 8

Can I disconnect Google access later?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Open the extension settings and click Disconnect Google Account. You can reconnect any time.

Question 9

What happens to my other Google Drive files?

Accepted Answer

Nothing. The extension only creates the new Google Sheet. It does not read, modify, or delete other files in your Drive.

Question 10

Does it work with very large CSV files?

Accepted Answer

Google Sheets supports up to 10 million cells per spreadsheet. Very large CSVs may hit this limit. For most everyday CSVs (under a few hundred thousand rows), it works without issue.

Question 11

Can I use it with TSV or Excel files?

Accepted Answer

The extension is built specifically for CSV files. For Excel (.xlsx), use Google Drive's built-in Open with → Google Sheets.

Question 12

Does it work in Microsoft Edge, Brave, or Arc?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Any Chromium-based browser that supports Chrome extensions can install it from the Chrome Web Store.

Question 13

Is the extension free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's free to install and use.

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