Polars and Excel: The Fast Way to Read .xlsx Files (2026 Guide)

1 · · May 23, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses how to efficiently read .xlsx files using Polars, highlighting its advantages over traditional formats like Parquet, which are often used in the business world. It aims to guide developers on leveraging Polars in their projects for improved performance with Excel data.