How to Export Your MS Project Gantt Chart for Import to Proggio

Introduction

Proggio allows you to import projects directly from Microsoft Project by converting your .mpp files to Excel format (.xlsx).

Once exported, your MS Project Gantt chart data will be ready to import into Proggio’s interactive Projectmap format.

This guide will walk you through the simple export process.

What you’ll need:

  • Microsoft Project installed on your computer
  • The project file you want to import to Proggio
  • A few minutes to complete the export

Step-by-Step Export Guide

Step 1: Open Your MS Project File

Open the Microsoft Project file you want to import into Proggio.

Microsoft Project interface showing the main project view with tasks and Gantt chart

Step 2: Navigate to the File Menu

From the top left corner, click on File.

A new screen will open with several options.

MS Project File menu button highlighted in the top left corner

Step 3: Select Export Options

  1. From the left context menu, click on Export.
  2. On the main screen, select Save Project as File.
  3. Under Other File Types, select the Microsoft Excel Workbook option.
  4. Click Save As.

MS Project Export menu showing Save Project as File and Microsoft Excel Workbook options

Step 4: Choose File Location and Name

A save file pop-up window will open. Name your file and save it in your preferred location.

Windows save file dialog box for naming and saving the Excel file

Step 5: Start the Export Wizard

The Export Wizard will now appear.

On the first screen, click Next.

MS Project Export Wizard welcome screen with Next button

Step 6: Select Export Format

On the second screen of the wizard, change the selection to Project Excel Template.

MS Project Export Wizard showing Project Excel Template option selected with Finish button

Click Finish at the bottom of the wizard.

That’s it! Your MS Project file is now saved as an Excel file (.xlsx) and ready to import into Proggio.

Next Steps

Now that you’ve exported your MS Project file to Excel format, you’re ready to import it into Proggio.

Ready to import? See our guide: How to Import MS Project Files into Proggio