Import data from Excel files

Load data from Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx) into Pixeltable tables.

Data Import/Export · Notebook · Updated Apr 10, 2026

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How it works

You use pxt.create_table() with an Excel file path as the source parameter. Pixeltable infers column types automatically.

What it covers

Import Excel files directly into tables
Handle multiple sheets
Override column types when needed

What it uses

Install: terminal
pip install pixeltable openpyxl pandas
Pixeltable calls: pxt.create_table()add_computed_column()

A look at the code

data-import-excel.ipynb

# Import Excel file directly
orders = pxt.create_table(
    'excel_demo/orders',
    source=str(excel_path),
    source_format='excel',  # Hint for Excel format
)

One cell of the notebook, copied as it is. Open it in Colab for the rest.

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Import data from Excel files

How it works

What it covers

What it uses

A look at the code

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