How to View XLSX Metadata
- Upload your XLSX file: Drag and drop or select an Excel spreadsheet (.xlsx format).
- View spreadsheet properties: The tool reads the OOXML container and extracts metadata from docProps/core.xml and docProps/app.xml.
- Review hidden data: See author, company, creation date, modification date, application version, and other properties hidden in your spreadsheet.
What XLSX Metadata Is Extracted?
- Author, Last Modified By, Company, Manager
- Creation Date, Modification Date, Last Printed
- Application Name and Version (e.g., Microsoft Excel 16.0)
- Template information and document security settings
- Content statistics and custom properties
- Works with all .xlsx files (Excel 2007 and later)
- Browser-based analysis — your spreadsheet stays on your device
FAQ
Why should I check XLSX metadata?
Excel files often contain hidden author names, company information, and editing timestamps. Before sharing financial reports or client data, reviewing metadata helps ensure you're not leaking sensitive organizational details.
Does this work with .xls files?
This tool works with .xlsx files (Office Open XML format). The older .xls format (Binary Excel) uses a different structure and is not currently supported.
Can I remove XLSX metadata?
Yes. Use our XLSX Metadata Remover to strip all hidden properties from Excel files.