👋 Hi Product Hunt! Thanks for checking out Koha Excel to MARC Converter. I'm Faheem Akbar, the founder of VWS Online, and I built this tool after seeing the same challenge in library after library: bibliographic data stored in Excel spreadsheets that needed to be imported into Koha. The existing workflow often involved multiple desktop applications, manual MARC editing, and hours of repetitive work. I wanted to make that process simple. With Koha Excel to MARC Converter, librarians can upload an Excel or CSV file, map columns to MARC21 fields, preview the records, and export them in formats that are ready for Koha. Everything runs directly in the browser, so there's nothing to install and your data stays on your computer. What you can do: 📚 Convert Excel (.xlsx, .xls) and CSV files to MARC21 ⚡ Generate Koha-ready MARC records in minutes 🔄 Export to MRK, MRC (ISO 2709), and MARCXML ✅ Preview and validate records before importing 🔒 Keep your data private with browser-based processing This tool is especially useful for: Library migration projects Retrospective cataloging Bulk imports into Koha Library automation consultants Library science students learning MARC21 This is just the beginning. I'm actively improving the converter and would love your feedback. A few questions for the community: Which MARC21 features or fields would you like to see next? Would authority control, automatic field mapping, or batch editing be valuable? What has been your biggest challenge when importing records into Koha? If this tool saves you time or makes your cataloging workflow easier, an upvote and your feedback would mean a lot. Every suggestion helps make it better for librarians around the world. Thank you for your support! 🙌

Excel spreadsheets to MARC21 Converter

The fastest way to convert Excel to MARC21 for Koha

The fastest way to convert Excel to MARC21 for Koha