How to Convert SQL Database into Excel File (*.xlxs) in PHP

In this tutorial, we will convert sql to excel using PHP. This code will read all data from an SQL table then add it into an excel file using a class called "xlsxwriter.class.php". You can download the class using this link from Github

Things to do

You have to download and install XAMPP or any local server that run PHP scripts. In my case I used XAMPP as my local server, here's the download link for XAMPP server https://www.apachefriends.org/download.html. If you already installed a local server (XAMPP, WAMP, etc.), just ignore this step. I've included a SQL file in the downloadable of this tutorial. All you have to do is import the said file. If you have no idea on how to import, please visit nurhodelta_17's tutorial on How import .sql file to restore MySQL database. You should be able to create a database named guessmynumber.

Database Connection

Include Main Class

Create array from Query Result

'integer', 'Question Clue'=>'string', 'Question Answer'=>'integer', ); while ($datafromsql = mysqli_fetch_assoc($user_query)) { $rows[] = $datafromsql; } //secret code here. To view code, click "Download Code" Button below. ?>

Download Excel File

Tutorial done. I hope that this simple tutorial helps you. Enjoy Coding!!