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Laravel package for fast, memory-efficient reading and writing of xlsx, ods and csv files, built on OpenSpout.

Open-source alternative to:Laravel Excel

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What is it?

FastExcel is a Laravel package for importing and exporting spreadsheet data. It wraps the OpenSpout library with a small, Laravel-friendly API so you can export Eloquent models, query results, collections or generators to xlsx, ods and csv files, and import those formats back into collections or through a per-row callback.

The package focuses on memory use. Passing a lazy source such as a cursor, a generator or importLazy() streams rows one at a time, so peak memory stays roughly flat as the row count grows. Materialized collections are loaded fully into memory first, which can exceed PHP's memory_limit on large datasets. The project positions itself as a lighter alternative to Laravel Excel with fewer features, intended for simpler import and export tasks.

Beyond basic I/O, it supports multiple sheets, header and row styling, column widths, string-typed cells to preserve leading zeros, skipping rows during export, and escaping formulas to guard against formula injection.

Key features

  • 01Export Eloquent models, query results, collections or generators to xlsx, ods and csv.
  • 02Import spreadsheets into collections or process each row with a callback.
  • 03Stream large exports and imports with cursors, generators and importLazy() to keep memory low.
  • 04Read and write multiple sheets, selecting sheets by index or name.
  • 05Apply header and row styles, and set explicit column widths for xlsx and ods.
  • 06Force values to text cells or escape formulas to prevent formula injection.

Use cases

  • Exporting large user or order tables from a Laravel app to Excel without exhausting memory.
  • Importing customer or product spreadsheets into database tables with a per-row callback.
  • Generating CSV or Excel reports from Laravel queries for download in a controller.
  • Replacing a heavier Laravel Excel setup for simple import and export tasks.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install the package via Composer

    composer require rap2hpoutre/fast-excel
  2. 2

    Export a collection or model to an xlsx file

Things to know

  • Requires PHP and Laravel, so it does not work as a standalone library outside that ecosystem.

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Topics

#laravel#php#excel#csv#xlsx#spreadsheet#import-export#streaming#fast#hacktoberfest

FAQ

What is fast-excel?
Laravel package for fast, memory-efficient reading and writing of xlsx, ods and csv files, built on OpenSpout. FastExcel is a Laravel package for importing and exporting spreadsheet data. It wraps the OpenSpout library with a small, Laravel-friendly API so you can export Eloquent models, query results, collections or generators to xlsx, ods and csv files, and import those formats back into collections or through a per-row callback.
Is fast-excel free to use? What license does it have?
fast-excel is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is fast-excel still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to fast-excel was on Oct 29, 2026.
What can I use fast-excel for?
Exporting large user or order tables from a Laravel app to Excel without exhausting memory. Importing customer or product spreadsheets into database tables with a per-row callback. Generating CSV or Excel reports from Laravel queries for download in a controller. Replacing a heavier Laravel Excel setup for simple import and export tasks.
How do I install fast-excel?
Install the package via Composer: composer require rap2hpoutre/fast-excel Export a collection or model to an xlsx file
Where can I get fast-excel?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/rap2hpoutre/fast-excel

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