What phone number formats are supported?

The tool extracts Chinese mobile phone numbers in the format 1[3-9]xxxxxxxxx (11 digits starting with 13-19). This includes all major carriers: China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom, and China Broadnet. Landline numbers and international numbers are not currently supported.

How does carrier detection work?

Carrier detection is based on the first 3 digits (prefix) of the phone number. Each carrier has specific number ranges assigned by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The tool maintains an up-to-date database of these prefixes to accurately identify carriers. For example, 138 belongs to China Mobile, 186 to China Unicom, and 189 to China Telecom.

Can it process multiple worksheets?

Yes! When you upload an Excel file, the tool automatically processes all worksheets. Each extracted number shows which worksheet and cell it came from (e.g., "Sheet1!A5"), making it easy to trace back to the source if needed.

What file formats are supported?

The tool supports .xlsx (Excel 2007+), .xls (Excel 97-2003), and .csv (Comma-Separated Values) files. You can also paste data directly from Excel without uploading a file.

How does duplicate removal work?

The tool automatically removes duplicate phone numbers. If the same number appears in multiple cells or worksheets, it will only be listed once. The location shown will be the first occurrence found. This ensures your contact list is clean and ready to use.

What are the different number formats for?

Different systems require different formats: Plain format (13812345678) is best for databases and CRM imports. Dashed format (138-1234-5678) is common in Chinese business documents. Spaced format (138 1234 5678) is easier to read. Parentheses format ((138) 1234-5678) is used in some international systems. Choose the format that matches your target system.

Can I filter numbers by carrier?

Yes! Use the carrier dropdown to show only numbers from specific carriers. This is useful for: 1) SMS campaigns targeting specific carriers, 2) Analyzing customer distribution across carriers, 3) Segmenting contact lists for different marketing strategies, 4) Verifying data quality by carrier.

Is there a limit on file size or number of phones?

There is no hard limit on file size or number of phone numbers. The tool can handle large Excel files with thousands of numbers. However, very large files (100MB+) may take longer to process depending on your computer's performance.

Is my data secure? Are files uploaded to a server?

Your data is completely secure. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. No files are uploaded to any server, and no data leaves your computer. You can even use this tool offline once the page is loaded.

Why use this instead of Excel's Find function?

This tool offers several advantages: 1) Automatically validates phone number format, 2) Identifies carrier for each number, 3) Processes all worksheets simultaneously, 4) Removes duplicates automatically, 5) Provides multiple export formats, 6) Tracks source location, 7) Offers filtering and search capabilities. What takes hours manually takes seconds with this tool.

What if my Excel file has phone numbers with spaces or dashes?

The tool extracts the digits and validates the format. Phone numbers with spaces (138 1234 5678), dashes (138-1234-5678), or other separators will be recognized as long as the 11 digits form a valid Chinese mobile number.

Can I extract numbers from password-protected Excel files?

No, password-protected Excel files must be unlocked before uploading. Open the file in Excel, remove the password protection, save it, and then upload to this tool.

Excel Phone Number Extractor - Extract Mobile Numbers from Spreadsheets

Extract Chinese mobile phone numbers from Excel files instantly. Auto-detect carrier (China Mobile, Unicom, Telecom), format numbers, and export to CSV/TXT. Perfect for contact list cleaning and CRM data processing.

Upload Excel File

Upload .xlsx, .xls, or .csv files

Or Paste Text

Paste data from Excel or any text

Excel Phone Number Extractor - Extract Mobile Numbers from Spreadsheets Tool Introduction

A professional Excel phone number extractor that automatically finds, validates, and extracts Chinese mobile phone numbers from Excel spreadsheets. This tool intelligently identifies carrier information, removes duplicates, and provides multiple export formats for seamless integration with your CRM or contact management system.

Unlike manual searching, this tool scans all worksheets simultaneously, validates phone number formats, identifies carriers (China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom, China Broadnet), and tracks the exact location of each number in your spreadsheet.

Key Features:

Extract Chinese mobile numbers (13x-19x format)
Automatic carrier detection and identification
Support .xlsx, .xls, and .csv files
Process multiple worksheets automatically
Track number location (sheet and cell reference)
Multiple number formats (plain, dashed, spaced, parentheses)
Filter by carrier (Mobile, Unicom, Telecom, Broadnet)
Search and filter extracted numbers
Automatic duplicate removal
Export as TXT or CSV with full details
Carrier statistics and analytics
100% client-side processing - secure and private

Perfect For:

Sales teams building contact databases
Marketing professionals managing customer lists
Data analysts cleaning phone number data
CRM administrators importing contacts
Customer service teams organizing client information
Recruiters managing candidate contacts

Excel Phone Number Extractor - Extract Mobile Numbers from Spreadsheets User Guide

How to Use

Method 1: Upload Excel File

Click Upload Button: Select your Excel file (.xlsx, .xls, or .csv)
- Supports files with multiple worksheets
- No file size limit
- Processes all sheets automatically
Automatic Extraction: The tool will:
- Scan all worksheets for phone numbers
- Validate Chinese mobile number format (1[3-9]xxxxxxxxx)
- Detect carrier based on number prefix
- Record location (Sheet!Cell) of each number
- Remove duplicate numbers automatically
View Results: See all extracted numbers with:
- Carrier identification (China Mobile, Unicom, Telecom, Broadnet)
- Source location (worksheet and cell)
- Statistics by carrier
- Total count

Method 2: Paste Text

Copy from Excel: Select cells in Excel and copy (Ctrl+C / Cmd+C)
Paste into Tool: Paste the content into the text area
Extract Numbers: Click "Extract Phone Numbers" button
View Results: All valid mobile numbers will be extracted

Filter and Format

Filter by Carrier

Use the carrier dropdown to show only numbers from specific carriers:

China Mobile (中国移动): 134-139, 147-148, 150-152, 157-159, 172, 178, 182-184, 187-188, 195, 197-198
China Unicom (中国联通): 130-132, 145-146, 155-156, 166-167, 171, 175-176, 185-186, 196
China Telecom (中国电信): 133, 149, 153, 173-174, 177, 180-181, 189-191, 193, 199
China Broadnet (中国广电): 192

Number Formats

Choose how numbers are displayed and exported:

Plain: 13812345678
Dashed: 138-1234-5678
Spaced: 138 1234 5678
Parentheses: (138) 1234-5678

Search Numbers

Use the search box to find specific numbers or patterns. Search works on:

Phone number digits
Carrier names
Worksheet names

Export Options

Copy All Numbers

Copy all filtered numbers to clipboard in your selected format. One number per line, ready to paste into any application.

Download as TXT

Save as plain text file with additional information:

Phone number in selected format
Carrier name in parentheses
Source location in brackets [Sheet!Cell]

Download as CSV

Export as spreadsheet with columns:

Phone Number (in selected format)
Carrier
Sheet (source worksheet)
Cell (source cell reference)

Perfect for importing into CRM systems, databases, or further analysis in Excel.

Use Cases

CRM Data Import

Extract phone numbers from messy spreadsheets and export in clean CSV format for CRM import. Carrier information helps with SMS campaign planning.

Contact List Cleaning

Remove duplicates and validate phone numbers from multiple sources. Filter by carrier to segment your contact list.

Marketing Campaign Preparation

Extract and organize phone numbers by carrier for targeted SMS campaigns. Export in the format required by your SMS gateway.

Data Migration

Extract phone numbers from legacy Excel files to import into new systems. Track source location for data verification.

Customer Database Building

Consolidate phone numbers from multiple Excel files into a single, clean database with carrier information.

Tips for Best Results

The tool only extracts valid Chinese mobile numbers (11 digits starting with 1[3-9])
Landline numbers and international numbers are not extracted
Use carrier filter to segment numbers for targeted campaigns
Export to CSV to preserve all metadata (carrier, location)
Check the sheet/cell reference to verify numbers in original file
Use different formats for different systems (plain for databases, formatted for display)

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