--- url: https://docs.laravel-excel.com/3.1/getting-started/upgrade.md --- # Upgrade Guide \[\[toc]] ## Upgrading to 3.1 from 3.0 Version 3.1 is backwards compatible with 3.0. Only features were added in this release. **Additions** * Imports feature. * ChunkReading * BatchInserts * Queued imports * ToArray concern for Exports. * Custom value binders for Imports and Exports. **Removals** * `Excel::filter('chunk')` method is removed, chunk filter is automatically added when using chunk reading. ## Upgrading to 3.\* from 2.1 Version 3.\* is not backwards compatible with 2.\*. It's not possible to provide a step-by-step migration guide as it's a complete paradigm shift. **New dependencies** 3.\* introduces some new dependencies. * Requires PHP 7.0 or higher. * Requires Laravel 5.5 (or higher). * Requires PhpSpreadsheet instead of PHPExcel. **Deprecations** ALL Laravel Excel 2.\* methods are deprecated and will not be able to use in 3.0 . * `Excel::load()` is removed and replaced by `Excel::import($yourImport)` * `Excel::create()` is removed and replaced by `Excel::download/Excel::store($yourExport)` * `Excel::create()->string('xlsx')` is removed an replaced by `Excel::raw($yourExport, Excel::XLSX)` * 3.0 provides no convenience methods for styling, you are encouraged to use PhpSpreadsheets native methods. You can find an example upgrade for an export here: