Import and convert sensitive Excel files into client-side encrypted Google Sheets
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Launching in open beta, you can now import and convert sensitive Excel files into Google Sheets with client-side encryption. Your encrypted Excel file won’t be changed, even as you change the encrypted Sheets file.
In Google Sheets, navigate to File > Import.
With this release:
- You can only import encrypted .xslx Excel file types.
- Additional Excel and tabular file types are not supported.
- During import, unsupported Excel features in Sheets will be ignored.
- The maximum file size is 20MB.
- The maximum number of cells that can be imported is 5 million.
- Admins: Client-side encryption can be enabled at the domain, OU, and Group levels (Admin console > Security > Access and data control > Client-side encryption). Visit our Help Center to learn more about client-side encryption.
- End users: If client-side encryption is enabled by your admin, use our Help Center to learn more about working with encrypted files in Drive, Docs, Sheets & Slides.
- Rapid and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on August 1, 2023
- Available to Google Workspace Enterprise Plus, Education Standard and Education Plus customers