Step-by-Step Guide to Convert Excel Files to JPG Format

This article will guide you on how to change an Excel file into a JPG format. Such conversions can prove helpful when you need to share data via email, incorporate it into reports or websites, and in various other contexts. Although the ‘Save as’ feature in Excel allows saving files in multiple formats, ‘JPG’ is not directly available in the options. Thankfully, there are several effective methods to transform your Excel data into JPG format.

Steps to Change Excel Files to JPG

You can utilize one of the following techniques to convert an Excel file into JPG format:

1] Utilizing PrintScreen/Snipping Tool

The PrintScreen function or the integrated Snipping Tool provide some of the simplest options to convert Excel content into JPEG or other image formats.

Begin by opening Excel and adjusting the zoom level to ensure that the relevant data is visible. Next, press the PrintScreen key on your keyboard while simultaneously holding the Alt key. This action will copy a screenshot of your active window (Excel) to the clipboard.

Now, paste the captured screenshot (Ctrl + V) into any image editing software (like MS Paint) and crop out any unnecessary elements (such as the ribbon, top menu, scrollbar, etc.). Once satisfied, press Ctrl+S to save the image as a JPG/JPEG file in your desired location.

Alternatively, you can also use the Snipping Tool to select the specific area of your Excel worksheet. Once captured, it will open in the Snipping Tool Editor, where you can save it in JPG format directly.

2] Utilizing the Excel Camera Feature

Excel includes a handy Camera Tool designed to create a live snapshot of a selected cell range. This snapshot remains connected to the original data, automatically updating whenever changes occur.

The Camera Tool is not available by default, so you’ll need to add it to either the ribbon or the Quick Access Toolbar in Excel. After adding it, select the desired cells, click on the Camera icon, and paste the live snapshot where you want in the workbook.

3] Utilizing Third-Party Conversion Tools

If your files do not contain sensitive information, consider using an online converter like online-convert.com or aconvert.com to effortlessly convert Excel files to JPG format.

How can I turn Excel data into an image?

To convert data from Excel into an image, select the relevant cells, navigate to Home > Copy > Copy as Picture, and choose the desired options. Afterward, paste this copied image into an image editor and save it as a picture (JPG/PNG).

How to export an image from Excel as JPG?

To export an image from your workbook, select the image and right-click to choose ‘Copy‘. Then, paste it into MS Paint. In Paint, go to File > Save As, select JPEG as the file format, and save it accordingly.


Author: Egor Kostenko

My goal is to make complex technical topics simple and accessible. On this site, I gather unique and useful content that not only solves users’ problems but also helps them better understand the capabilities of Windows.


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