Will all formulas transfer unchanged?
That cannot be assumed. We review compatibility and translate or restructure formulas where the destination platform behaves differently.
Spread Affinity
Excel to Google Sheets Migration
Plan an Excel to Google Sheets migration around formulas, automation, and business workflows, with testing and a maintainable handoff.
Move the workflow, not just the file
An Excel workbook can contain years of business decisions in its formulas, layout, and macros. Opening it in Google Sheets is therefore only the beginning of a migration. Spread Affinity helps assess what the workbook does and which parts the team needs to preserve. We translate formulas, workflows, and structure with a practical migration plan. The objective is continuity for the business, with a clear understanding of what transfers directly and what requires a different approach in the destination platform.
Find the dependencies before switching
A useful migration review considers input sheets, linked information, calculation logic, and the outputs used for decisions. It also identifies manual steps that may never have been documented. A workbook can appear simple on the screen while depending on another file, a macro, or a particular sequence of updates. Knowing those dependencies makes it easier to define the target workflow. It also helps the team distinguish necessary behavior from historical workarounds that no longer need to be carried into the new system.
Translate differences deliberately
Do not assume every Excel function or automation will behave the same way in Google Sheets. VBA and Google Sheets automation require different approaches, and formula compatibility needs review. Some parts can be translated; others may need restructuring or an integration. We assess those choices against the business task and maintenance requirements. Testing should compare representative inputs and meaningful outputs rather than simply confirming that the file opens. Particular attention belongs to exceptions, because unusual cases often reveal assumptions hidden in a long-used workbook.
Prepare people for the new process
A successful migration includes the users who perform the work. Explain which inputs changed, how updates happen, and where to look when a result is unexpected. Documentation, screen recordings, and hands-on training can support that handoff. Preserve a reference version while the new workflow is being evaluated, and agree on what demonstrates readiness before replacing the original. If the real issue is file size, volume, or complexity, we can also assess whether a database or application would be a more practical destination than another spreadsheet.
Plan a review around your next decision
Start by describing the task the workbook supports, who uses it, and what happens when the process does not work as intended. Identify the most important output and the deadline or recurring cycle that makes it matter. You do not need to diagnose the technical issue yourself. A clear description of the business problem helps us decide what information is needed for a review and what an appropriate next step might be. Use the contact form to introduce the situation, without attaching or pasting confidential workbook data.
Agree on scope and a maintainable handoff
A practical engagement should establish which workflow is being addressed and what a useful result looks like. Discuss representative cases, important exceptions, and the people who will maintain the solution. Those details help distinguish a repair from a larger restructuring or integration. Depending on the engagement, the handoff can include documentation, screen recordings, and hands-on training. The objective is to make the work understandable enough for your team to own, with a clear explanation of remaining dependencies and decisions that need further attention.
Consider the related parts of the system
Spreadsheet work rarely fits a single category. A repair may expose a training need, an integration may require cleaner inputs, and a migration may reveal that a database is the better destination. Explore the related services below to understand those connections, then tell us which problem matters most now. We can assess the existing workbook and discuss a practical scope. The first inquiry needs only your name and email; a short description of the situation is helpful, and we will follow up by email.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to VBA macros?
VBA does not run as Google Sheets automation. Their intended behavior needs to be assessed and, where appropriate, implemented through a different workflow or tool.