How to Export Google Places Data to Excel for Free (2026 Guide)
Google Places has contact data for over 200 million businesses. This guide shows you the fastest, most reliable way to export that data into a clean, ready-to-use Excel spreadsheet — no coding, no scraping, no API keys needed.
Why Export Google Places Data to Excel?
Sales teams, marketing agencies and field sales reps all need the same thing: a working list of businesses they can actually call or email. Google Maps shows you the data visually — but it doesn't let you download it. Excel is where work actually happens: filtering, sorting, assigning to team members, tracking call outcomes.
The challenge is getting the data from Google into Excel without spending hours on manual copy-paste.
What Data Fields Are Exportable?
When you export Google Places data using GrabNear, every row in your Excel file includes:
| Field | Example |
|---|---|
| Business Name | Sharma & Co Consulting |
| Phone Number | +91 987XXXXXXX |
| Full Address | 12, MG Road, Bangalore 560001 |
| Website | www.sharmaconsulting.in |
| Google Rating | 4.7 |
| Review Count | 238 |
| Lead Status | Follow Up |
| Notes | Interested in Pro plan, call back Thursday |
| Scheduled Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Created Date | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Photo URLs | https://maps.googleapis.com/... |
Method 1: Export Directly From GrabNear (Recommended)
This is the fastest method. No technical skills needed.
Search for businesses in GrabNear
Type your target: "IT companies in Hyderabad" or "Restaurants in Koramangala within 3km". Results appear instantly.
Save results to your Leads list
Click to save the results you want. Add notes or statuses as needed. Filter by date, rating or status.
Click Export to Excel
On the Leads page, click the Export button. Your browser downloads a formatted .xlsx file immediately. Open it in Excel or Google Sheets.
Result: A clean Excel file with all 10+ data fields, formatted and ready to use. No blank columns, no reformatting needed, no missing phone numbers.
Method 2: Manual Copy-Paste From Google Maps (Not Recommended)
The manual approach involves opening Google Maps, clicking each business, and copying the details into a spreadsheet one by one. Problems with this method:
- Google Maps only shows ~20 results per page — you have to keep scrolling
- Copy-pasting 100 leads takes 3–5 hours minimum
- Prone to human error — wrong phone numbers, missing addresses
- No way to include your notes, status, or scheduled follow-ups in the export
- Google limits manual access if you do too many searches in a session
Method 3: Google Places API + Custom Script (For Developers)
If you have a developer on your team, you can query the Google Places API directly and write results to a CSV or Excel file. This requires:
- A Google Cloud account with the Places API enabled
- An API key (paid usage after free tier)
- Python or Node.js scripting knowledge
- Handling pagination, rate limits, and data formatting
GrabNear effectively does all of this for you without any setup. For most sales teams, building and maintaining a custom script is not worth the time investment.
Export Your First Lead List Free
GrabNear's free plan includes Excel export. No credit card, no setup.
Start Exporting FreeHow to Use Your Exported Excel File
Once you have the Excel file, here is how top sales teams use it:
- Sort by rating — target 4.5+ star businesses first (highest quality prospects)
- Filter by status — isolate "Follow Up" leads for today's calling list
- Sort by scheduled date — see which callbacks are due today or this week
- Assign to reps — add a "Assigned To" column and distribute leads across your team
- Upload to CRM — import the Excel file into HubSpot, Zoho or Salesforce as contacts
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I export to CSV instead of Excel?
GrabNear exports to .xlsx format which can be opened in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet app. In Google Sheets, you can re-save as CSV in one click via File → Download → CSV.
Is there a limit on how many leads I can export?
No limits. GrabNear is completely free — connect your own Google API key and export as many leads as you need. There are no paid plans or export caps.
Does the export include my notes and follow-up dates?
Yes. The export includes everything you have added to each lead — status, notes, scheduled follow-up date, and the date the lead was created. It is a complete snapshot of your lead pipeline.