If you have text-based data in your spreadsheet and want to turn it into clear tables, this app is for you.
XLSurveySlicer
Lite
by Maxi Research
There hasn’t really been a simple way to work with text based-data in spreadsheets — a tool almost everyone uses every day.
Now there’s an app that can turn text-based spreadsheet data into tables instantly — surveys, categories, tags, and more.
A Google Sheets™ add-on
Freemium
XLSurveySlicer Lite is a Google Sheets™ add-on that turns Google Forms™ survey data into clear tables and insights in minutes.
It automatically summarizes responses—including checkbox-type questions, which store multiple answers in a single cell separated by commas, making them difficult to count and analyze manually. XLSurveySlicer Lite handles that instantly, turning checkbox data that can’t be processed by standard spreadsheet formulas into data ready for table generation.
You can also use XLSurveySlicer Lite with survey data from other tools. Just make sure your data is formatted like Google Forms™ responses in Google Sheets™—a simple format where each row represents data from a respondent, and each column represents an answer to a question.
And it’s not limited to surveys. XLSurveySlicer Lite works with any text-based spreadsheet data—product categories, feedback tags, status labels, and more—making it useful for a wide range of analysis tasks beyond traditional surveys.
XLSurveySlicer Lite can generally handle datasets up to 10,000 rows, depending on the number of columns in the data.
Built for students, researchers, office administrators, and consultants, XLSurveySlicer Lite delivers fast, reliable results that make understanding your data effortless. With just a few clicks, you can go from raw text data in spreadsheets to tables, ready for charts, reports, or internal documents.
Google Forms™ and Google Sheets™ are trademarks of Google LLC.
In your Google Sheets™, go to Extensions → XLSurveySlicer Lite
Prepare your data and open the XLSurveySlicer Lite sidebar
Select questions and click Generate Tables
- After installing XLSurveySlicer Lite, you get a 30-day free trial with full access to all features.
- You’ll also receive 2 gift codes — each unlocks a free 1-month license that you can share with friends who need the add-on.
After the trial: - Summary tables remain free forever
- Advanced features (Across and Filters) are available with a subscription, which you can turn on only when you need them:
$1 – 1-month subscription
$10 – 1-year subscription - Alternatively, you can activate as many gift codes from friends as you like. Each gift code unlocks full features for 1 month.
- If your subscription ends, the add-on simply goes back to Summary Tables Only.
- If you renew before it expires, your new subscription period is added on top of your current one.
Terms of Service — XLSurveySlicer Lite
Last Updated: February 1, 2026
XLSurveySlicer Lite is a Google Sheets™ add-on developed by Maxi Research that helps users create summary tables and crosstabulations from survey data.
- Acceptance of Terms
By installing or using XLSurveySlicer Lite, you agree to these Terms of Service. - License and Usage
- The add-on includes a free 30-day trial with full features, plus 2 gift codes (2 licenses, each valid for 1 month with full features).
- After the trial ends, the add-on continues in Basic Mode (Summary Tables only).
- A valid license key is required to re-enable full features.
- Each license key can be activated on one Google account only.
- License keys can be obtained by purchasing a subscription or by using gift codes from friends.
- Subscription Options
- 1-month license: $1 USD
- 1-year license: $10 USD
- Subscriptions do not auto-renew.
- When a subscription expires, the add-on automatically returns to Basic Mode (summary tables only).
- A new license key is required to continue using full features (or you may alternatively use gift codes from friends).
- License Key
- Issued after successful PayPal payment.
- Delivered to the email address used during checkout.
- Can be activated once on one Google account.
- An unused license key may be transferred to another person, just like giving a gift code to a friend.
- Once activated, a key cannot be used on any other account.
- Prohibited Actions
You agree not to:- Circumvent, bypass, or reverse-engineer the license verification system.
- Modify, delete, or unhide sheets created by the add-on for internal processing (doing so may cause the add-on to malfunction).
- Resell, share, or redistribute an activated license key.
- Use the add-on in automated systems or bots.
- Payment and Refunds
- All payments are processed securely by PayPal.
- No refunds are provided after the license key has been issued, except where required by law.
- You are responsible for any PayPal fees or currency conversion costs.
- Disclaimer of Warranty
The add-on is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.
We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any specific purpose. - Limitation of Liability
Maxi Research is not responsible for:- Data loss, corruption, or spreadsheet errors
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Losses caused by downtime, bugs, or service interruptions
- Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms. - Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time.
Continued use of the add-on after updates indicates acceptance of the revised Terms. - Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Indonesia. - Contact
For questions or support please contact:
[email protected]
Google Sheets™ is a trademark of Google LLC.
Privacy Policy — XLSurveySlicer Lite
Last Updated: February 1, 2026
XLSurveySlicer Lite is a Google Sheets™ add-on developed by Maxi Research that helps users create summary tables and crosstabulations from survey data. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information.
- Information We Do Not Collect
We do not collect, store, or share:- Survey data
- Spreadsheet content
- Google account information
- Personal user details
All data processing happens entirely within your Google Sheets™.
Your data never leaves your Google Drive™.
- License Verification
To enable full features, the add-on sends only the license key you enter to our verification server.
No personal information (name, email, IP, etc.) is sent.
The server:- Stores each license key issued through PayPal, along with the email address associated with the purchase
- Records the activation status of each key (activated or not)
- Uses this information solely to verify license validity and manage activations
- Does not collect or track any other user data.
All communication is encrypted using HTTPS (TLS 1.2 or higher).
- Payments are processed securely by PayPal. We do not receive or store any credit card details.
We only receive:- Confirmation of purchase
- The PayPal email used to buy the license key
- No Tracking
XLSurveySlicer Lite does not:- Track usage behavior
- Log activity
- Use cookies
- Collect analytics
- Data Security
Because no personal data is stored, there is nothing to leak or breach.
No user data is retained on our server. - Changes
We may update this policy from time to time.
Continued use of the add-on after updates indicates acceptance of the revised Terms. - Governing Law
This policy is governed by the laws of Indonesia. - Contact
For questions or support please contact:
[email protected]
Google Sheets™ and Google Drive™ are trademarks of Google LLC.
User Guide and Support — XLSurveySlicer Lite
Last Updated: May 12, 2026
User Guide
- Your Survey Data: Open your survey data collected through Google Forms™ (it will appear in the sheet named “Form Responses 1”).
- One File per Study: Use one Google Sheets™ file for one survey study only. If you want to analyze another survey, create and use a separate file.
- Setup: Setup may take a short while depending on your dataset size. Once it’s done, you’re ready to generate tables instantly.
- Creating Tables: You can create tables anywhere in your Google Sheets™ — either in a new sheet or in any additional sheet you create. Tables will start from the active cell.
- Summary and Crosstab Tables: To create summary tables, select one or more questions from the Question checkbox list. To create crosstabulations, select one or more questions from the Across checkbox list. You can also apply filters at up to three levels.
- Filters : If you choose multiple options from the same question, they are combined as OR. If you apply filters from different questions, they work together as AND. If the same question is used in more than one filter level, the most recent selection replaces the earlier one.
- Calculation Basis: Choose whether percentages are based on all respondents or only on those who answered the question (excluding blanks).
- Display Mode: You can choose to show results as percentages or counts, depending on your reporting needs.
- Automatic Updates: When new responses are added to your Google Forms™ form and therefore appear in the sheet “Form Responses 1”, XLSurveySlicer Lite automatically updates your dataset when you open the sidebar.
- Compatibility: You’re not limited to Google Forms™ — you can use any data-collection platform. Just export your data into Google Sheets™ following the Google Forms™ response layout in a sheet.
- Text Data : In fact you’re not limited to just survey data. XLSurveySlicer Lite works with any text-based data in your spreadsheet. Product categories, feedback tags, status labels — and more.
- Dataset : As a rule of thumb, XLSurveySlicer Lite can handle datasets up to 10,000 respondents/rows, depending on the length of the questionnaire, which determines the number of columns.
- Check Comma Usage: XLSurveySlicer Lite uses commas (,) as delimiters for multiple answers in checkbox-type questions. Before running XLSurveySlicer, make sure that commas in single-choice questions are removed in the “Form Responses 1” sheet to ensure accurate results.
- Numeric Data: XLSurveySlicer Lite does not generate tables for open numeric fields (such as age, price, or rating entered as free numbers). To analyze numeric responses, consider grouping them into ranges or converting them into categories.
- Quality of Raw Data: XLSurveySlicer Lite helps you create tables quickly, but the quality of your insights depends on the quality of your raw data. If you notice unusual or unexpected figures, always check your raw data first.
- Deletion of Responses: This feature works only if Column A in your survey data sheet contains a unique ID (number, text, or alphanumeric). Because Google Forms™ uses timestamps in Column A by default, you would need to replace those timestamps with your own unique IDs if you want to use this feature. Alternatively you can use Full Data Reset.
- Just Start Fresh: If you want to restart with a different dataset, use Full Data Reset, then prepare your new survey data in sheet “Form Responses 1”. XLSurveySlicer Lite will rebuild everything in just a few clicks.
- Important – Do Not Edit System Sheets: Do not rename or edit the hidden system sheets (M1, N2, U5, C0, C1, D3, L4) created by the add-on. These sheets are added by XLSurveySlicer Lite during setup to help analyze survey data. Modifying them may cause errors or break the add-on.
- Start Exploring with Dummy Data : If your worksheet does not contain any data yet, this pop-up will appear after clicking Prepare Data and Open Sidebar. Choose Use Dummy Data to start exploring XLSurveySlicer Lite right away.
Support
For any questions, technical issues, or license-related inquiries please contact:
[email protected]
Google Forms™ and Google Sheets™ are trademarks of Google LLC.