Should I save as CSV or XLSX?

Is XLSX or CSV better?

Bottom Line. While Excel (XLS and XLSX) file formats are better for storing more complex data, CSV files are supported by nearly all data upload interfaces. If you are planning to move your data between platforms, export and import it from one interface to another, you might be better off with the CSV file format.

Why should we use CSV formatted files CSV rather than Excel XLSX files or should we support your opinion with evidence from your research?

A CSV file must save the data in plain text format; image-related (JPEG, PNG, JPG, etc.) data is impossible to keep. While Excel is a binary format, all the image-related data is easily saved in Excel format. CSV is a plain text file, and hence, it is a common file without any standardization or structuring.

Are CSV files smaller than XLSX?

A CSV file will often be larger than the XLSX it was created from. This is because in XLSX is a actually a compressed (zipped) file - you can unzip it with a standard compression tool and check it out for yourself. You will see smaller XLSX files if there is a lot of repeat data.

What is the major difference between the .CSV and XLSX file formats?

A comma-separated value (.csv) file …An Excel (.xlsx) file …… is just a plain text file with values separated by commas.… can store formatting and perform operations on data.… is a text file containing only one set of data.… is a binary file with multiple worksheets.