Excel file stores the data in several components and contains different pieces of information. These information pieces are the metadata that helps in the proper functioning of the Excel file. When this metadata is broken or damaged, the Excel file gets corrupted. When the Excel files get corrupted, you may get errors, like “Unable to read the file”, “An unexpected error has occurred”, “File is corrupt and cannot be opened”, etc.
Let’s discuss the reasons for corruption in the Excel file and the solutions to repair and recover the file.