Export individual Google Sheets tabs with this time-saving Chrome Extension

As someone who’s constantly juggling multiple projects, I’ve spent a lot of time in Google Sheets—whether it’s tracking progress, compiling reports, or organizing client data. But one recurring frustration kept coming up:

I often needed to export just one tab from a spreadsheet, not the entire file. Google Sheets doesn’t make that easy.

The built-in “Download” feature exports the whole document, which isn’t ideal when you’re working with third parties or need to keep certain tabs private. That’s exactly why I built Google Sheets Downloader.

I was tired of manually copying tabs into new sheets or using clunky workarounds. I needed a faster, cleaner solution for sending just the right piece of information—and I knew others probably did too. So I created an extension that lets you download the active tab only, instantly, in either PDF or XLSX format. One click, and done. The tool has been a huge time-saver for me and, judging by the 8,000+ users and positive feedback, for many others too. I’ve received messages from project managers, freelancers, analysts, and educators who all say the same thing: this was the feature they didn’t know they were missing. Recently, I added Light, Dark, and Auto appearance modes to make it easier on the eyes during long work sessions or late-night exports. And even though it was built for Chrome, it works just as well on Microsoft Edge, thanks to the shared Chromium base. I didn’t set out to build a product—I was just trying to solve the problem that I faced every day. But seeing it become a tool that genuinely helps others improve their workflow has been incredibly rewarding. If you often share reports, manage projects, or collaborate with clients, I believe this extension will become a small but powerful addition to your productivity toolkit. You can try it out for free on the Chrome Web Store. I hope it saves you as much time and hassle as it’s saved me.

Download now and feel free to share it with your colleagues & friends.