Excel Add-in Compiler

Package MATLAB programs for deployment as Excel add-ins

Since R2025a

Description

The Excel Add-in Compiler packages MATLAB^® programs into Excel^® add-ins. The interactive menus and dialog boxes used in the compiler apps build compiler.build commands that are customized to your specification.

Compiler app advantages include:

• You can perform deployment tasks with a single intuitive interface.

• You can organize your files in a MATLAB project.

• Your project state persists between sessions.

• You can load previously stored compiler tasks from a prepopulated menu.

• You can package applications with an installer for distribution.

Open the Excel Add-in Compiler App

• MATLAB toolstrip: On the Apps tab, under Application Deployment, click the app icon.

• MATLAB command prompt: Enter excelAddinCompiler.

Examples

• Create Excel Add-In Using Excel Add-In Compiler App

Version History

Introduced in R2025a

R2025a: Change in app entry point

In R2024b and earlier releases, you can generate Excel add-ins using the Library Compiler. Starting in R2025a, use the Excel Add-in Compiler to create Excel add-ins.

R2025a: Change in output folder name

In R2024b and earlier releases, the compiler apps generate output files in the folders for redistribution, for redistribution_files_only, and for testing. Starting in R2025a, the compiler apps generate output files in a folder named after the compiler task.