Load Thousands of Excel Data into MySQL

While the concept might be familiar, efficiently loading thousands of Excel data into MySQL can be a significant hurdle. I've condensed my insights from extensive effort into a straightforward, four-step process. This guide highlights crucial considerations such as aligning column counts, order, and data types between your Excel sheet and your MySQL table structure to ensure a smooth import.

Thousands of Excel Data

MySQL Table structure

Step 1: Align Columns and Positions

Align your columns and their positions precisely with your MySQL table structure.

Step 2: Adjust Column Types

Adjust column types in your MySQL table structure, converting text-based representations (like letters) to appropriate numeric formats where necessary.

Step 3: Save as CSV

Save your Excel data as a Comma Separated Values (.csv) file.

Step 4: Import CSV to MySQL

Finally, import the prepared .csv file directly into your MySQL table to load thousands of Excel data into MySQL.