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Convert MPP to CSV

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Aug 13, 2026
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Is it possible to convert MPP to CSV?
Yes - MPP converts to CSV.

In Microsoft Project, go to File > Export > Save Project as File > CSV and use the Export Wizard to choose which task fields become columns. The Gantt chart and dependency links cannot be represented in a flat .csv - if you need those, export to XML (MSPDI) instead.

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Last verified Oct 2026

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Why convert MPP to CSV?

CSV is the most universal format for importing tabular data into spreadsheets, databases, reporting dashboards, or other project management tools that cannot read the proprietary .mpp binary. Exporting to .csv lets you move task names, dates, and costs into any tool without requiring a Project license.

How to convert MPP to CSV

Microsoft Project APP

Open the .mpp file, go to File > Export > Save Project as File, choose CSV (Comma Delimited), and use the Export Wizard to select and map the task fields to export.

ProjectLibre FREE

Open the .mpp in ProjectLibre, go to File > Export, and select the CSV or text export option to save the visible task table.

About these formats

.MPP Microsoft Project Plan

An MPP file is a Microsoft Project plan - a project schedule containing tasks, durations, dependencies, resources, and a Gantt chart. Microsoft Project opens and edits it, but it is a…

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.CSV Comma-Separated Values

A CSV file stores tabular data as plain text - one row per line, values separated by commas (or semicolons in European locales). Any spreadsheet opens it: Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice…

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Quality & what to watch

  • The Gantt chart, predecessor/successor dependency links, baselines, and calendar exceptions cannot be expressed in a flat .csv - use XML (MSPDI) export to preserve the full schedule structure.
  • ProjectLibre's CSV export is more limited than Microsoft Project's Export Wizard, offering fewer field-mapping choices.
  • No reliable browser-based tool converts .mpp to .csv directly; if no desktop app is available, export to Excel first and save as .csv from there.

Frequently asked questions

What fields are included in the CSV export?
Task names, IDs, durations, start and finish dates, % complete, resource names, and costs - any tabular field you map in the Export Wizard.
Are dependency links preserved in the CSV?
No - predecessor and successor relationships cannot be represented in a flat .csv; export to XML (MSPDI) if you need the full schedule structure.
Can ProjectLibre open any `.mpp` file?
ProjectLibre handles most .mpp versions, but files saved with heavy customization or newer Project features may not import cleanly.
Is there an online tool that converts `.mpp` to `.csv`?
No reliable browser-based converter exists for .mpp because the format is a proprietary binary; use Microsoft Project or ProjectLibre on the desktop.