How do I convert an Excel file to a Google Form?

Upload your .xlsx file to Formswrite. The AI reads the spreadsheet structure - column headers, Q&A rows, data-validation dropdowns, and any answer-key column - then builds a ready-to-edit form. Review the questions, then export to Google Forms in your Drive, or keep the free Formswrite form. There is no CSV conversion step and nothing to install.

Do I need to save the Excel file as CSV first?

No. Formswrite reads .xlsx files directly. You upload the workbook as-is, and the converter handles the file parsing internally. Saving to CSV first can strip data-validation lists and merged-cell context, so uploading the original .xlsx usually gives a cleaner result.

What happens to formula cells in my spreadsheet?

Formula cells are evaluated to their current calculated value, and that value is used in the form. The formula itself is not visible or transferable to Google Forms since forms do not execute spreadsheet logic. If a formula cell holds a question text or an option label, the displayed value is what appears in the form.

How does Formswrite handle merged cells?

Merged cells that span a row are typically section or group headers. Formswrite extracts the text from the merged region and uses it as a form section title. The individual cells beneath are then read as questions within that section. Complex merged regions are flagged for a quick review.

Is there a free way to convert Excel to a Google Form?

You can start for free. The native Formswrite form and the flashcard export are free, so you can upload your Excel file and see the extracted questions at no cost. Exporting the result to Google Forms is available on a paid plan.

Which spreadsheet layouts work best?

A question-per-row layout with options in adjacent columns converts most cleanly. Column-header-as-label sheets (one column per field, headers as labels) also work well. Quiz exports with a dedicated answer-key column are detected automatically. Charts, pivot tables, and heavily formatted dashboards are not form-like structures and will not convert meaningfully.