Convert CRTX to CSV

Understanding crtx and csv file formats

CRTX files are Microsoft Office Chart Template files, primarily used to store chart formatting and layout settings in Excel. These templates allow users to apply consistent chart styles across multiple documents. On the other hand, CSV (Comma-Separated Values) files are plain text files that store tabular data, making them widely compatible with spreadsheet and database applications.

Why convert crtx to csv?

Converting a CRTX file to CSV is not a typical operation, as CRTX files contain chart formatting rather than raw data. However, if you have chart data embedded in an Excel file and want to export that data to CSV, you must first extract the data from the chart or its source worksheet.

How to convert crtx to csv

Direct conversion from CRTX to CSV is not possible because CRTX files do not contain data, only formatting. Instead, follow these steps:

1. Open the Excel workbook where the CRTX template is applied.
2. Locate the chart and identify its source data range.
3. Select the data range in the worksheet.
4. Go to File → Save As.
5. Choose CSV (Comma delimited) (*.csv) as the file type.
6. Click Save to export the data to a CSV file.

Best software for the conversion

The most reliable software for this process is Microsoft Excel. It allows you to apply CRTX templates, view chart data, and export worksheet data to CSV format seamlessly. For advanced users, LibreOffice Calc can also open Excel files and export data to CSV, but it does not support CRTX templates directly.

Summary

While you cannot convert a CRTX file directly to CSV, you can extract the chart's source data from Excel and save it as a CSV file using Excel's export features.