GeoLayer  /  Borehole Log Digitiser

Convert AGS to Excel

Need borehole data out of an AGS file and into a spreadsheet — or the other way around? GeoLayer works with both AGS4 and Excel, and can also digitise PDF, scanned and handwritten logs into either format.

AGS and Excel, both directions

AGS4 is the standard for exchanging geotechnical data; Excel is where a lot of the actual analysis happens. GeoLayer bridges them so you are not copying values by hand between the two.

Why not just open the AGS file?

An AGS file is structured plain text, not a spreadsheet — opening it raw is hard to read and easy to break. A proper conversion maps the AGS groups into clean, labelled columns you can actually work with in Excel.

AGS to Excel — by hand vs GeoLayer

By handGeoLayer
Reading the AGS structureParse the groups and headings yourselfHandled for you
ResultError-prone copy and pasteClean, labelled Excel columns
Works from PDF logs tooNoYes — digitise, then export

Frequently asked questions

Can GeoLayer convert an AGS file to Excel?

Yes. GeoLayer works with AGS4 and Excel — you can bring in AGS data and export a clean Excel (XLSX) spreadsheet, and it also digitises PDF, scanned and handwritten logs into both formats.

How do I open an AGS file in Excel?

An AGS file is structured text, so opening it raw is hard to read. GeoLayer maps the AGS data into labelled spreadsheet columns and exports a clean Excel file.

See it on your own logs

Book a demo and we'll run GeoLayer on your borehole logs — scanned, handwritten or digital. Book a demo call.

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