Real-Life Scenarios to Use the Excel Split Tool

Here are some common real-life scenarios where the Excel split tool works as a savior for businesses:

Organizing a large Excel file

Organizing a large Excel file

Large-sized Excel files cause slow performance, regular crashes, and become hard to manage. Splitting them into smaller files makes it easy to organize and categorize data based on different criteria.

Data analysis and comparison

Data analysis and comparison

Extensive Excel files make data analysis slow and comparisons challenging. An Excel file split software fixes this by splitting large files into smaller, organized parts without losing any data.

Reducing manual splitting time

Reducing manual splitting time

Splitting large Excel files requires dedication and can even consume many hours. A dedicated Excel split tool can be invaluable as it automates the process, cutting work time by 80-90%.

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Kernel Excel Splitter Tool: Key Features

Explore the exceptional features and capabilities of the Kernel Excel Splitter Tool to enhance your Excel split experience.

Split Excel after every set of rows

Split Excel after every set of rows

The Kernel Excel Splitters tool allows you to split an Excel sheet after a specified set of rows. Select after how many rows you want to split your Excel file with the Split Every [X] Rows option.

Split large Excel files by size

Split large Excel files by size

Effortlessly split large Excel files into different sizes of your own choice. Get multiple filters to automate the entire process and save Excel files in easily manageable sheets.

Split Excel files based on sheets

Split Excel files based on sheets

Split oversized Excel files based on sheets to improve data management and workflow. Avail the benefits of this powerful XLSX split utility and save separated sheets in a matter of seconds.

Multiple saving output types

Multiple saving output types

The Excel split tool offers multiple output types to save Excel sheets, such as XLS, XLSX, CSV, XML, and ODS. Choose the output as per the requirements and access files easily on your system.

Split specific sheets

Split specific sheets (choose range)

Select the starting and ending range of the Excel sheets within a workbook for customized splitting. Split required sheets from a large or oversized Excel workbook to access and share them without any issues.

Open Folder Location option

Open Folder Location option

Eliminate the time-consuming process of manually searching for the location of saved Excel files with the Open Folder Location option. This option redirects you to the saved Excel sheet with just a single click.

Retain top rows as headers

Retain top [X] rows as headers

Choose the desired row count as a header in all Excel sheets using this robust XLSX split utility. The self-explanatory interface makes the entire Excel split process easy for all users.

Save the Excel split process summary

Save the Excel split process summary

Keep detailed split logs in CSV format, including Source Path, Destination Path, Record Count, and Split Status. This enables real-time tracking of the file split process.

User-defined saving location option

User-defined saving location option

Choose your saving location with the Kernel Excel Split Tool for easy access to files anytime. Save split Excel files exactly where you need them while maintaining integrity.

Bulk Excel file split

Bulk Excel file split

Add multiple Excel sheets of any size simultaneously to the Excel file split software for smooth file splitting. Easily split bulk Excel files at once with 100% data accuracy.

Compatible with all Excel versions

Compatible with all Excel versions

The XLSX and XLS split software is compatible with all versions of Microsoft Excel, including MS Excel: 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003, XP, 2000, 97, and 95.

Free Excel file split software version

Free Excel file split software version

Download the trial version of Kernel Excel Split tool and split the first 25 items per Excel sheet for free. Get your hands on the functionality of the tool without paying the full cost.

How to split Excel files?

Here is the stepwise procedure to split Excel files based on size, row, or sheet:

  • Step 1: Download and launch the Kernel Excel Splitter tool and click on the Split option.
  • Step 2: Click the Add File button to upload Excel files.
  • Step 3: Select the required Excel files and click Open, then click Next.
  • Step 4: Select if you want to split the Excel file by Size, Row, or Sheet.
  • Step 5: Apply respected filters and click on Browse to specify the saving location.
  • Step 6: Click on the Split button to begin the process.
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Trial and Licensed Version Features Comparison

Check out the comparison table to explore the capabilities and features of the licensed version and the trial version of the Kernel Excel Splitter Tool.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kernel Excel Splitter

Have doubts about the Excel split tool? Here are some common queries asked by users, along with their answers.

Splitting Excel files has benefits in various ways, such as:

  • Allow easy Excel file data management.
  • Improve performance and load time.
  • Prevent Excel files from crashing and being damaged.
  • Help in comparing data side-by-side easily.

Yes, you can easily split a 2 GB Excel file using the Kernel Excel Splitter tool. There are no such file size restrictions with our software.

The Excel split tool carefully handles your sensitive data throughout the process.
Yes, the Kernel Excel Split Tool allows saving the Excel split summary in a CSV file.
The trial version of the software allows splitting the first 25 items per Excel sheet.
The Excel file split software allows adding multiple files simultaneously and splits them flawlessly in one go.

Software Prerequisites & recommendations

About SoftwareAbout Software

Version: 25.0

Release Date: Aug 2025

License Type: Home, Corporate & Technician

Version SupportVersion Support

MS Excel: 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003, XP, 2000, 97, 95 files

System RequirementsSystem Requirements

Hard Disk: 512 MB of disk space

Memory: 1 GB minimum

Processor: Intel® Pentium Processor compatible (x86, x64) or equivalent

Operating System: Windows 365, 11, 10, 8.1, and older versions, Windows Server 2022, 2019 & older versions.

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