How to download excel (.xls) file from API in postman?

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Try selecting send and download instead of send when you make the request. (the blue button)

Screenshot showing "Send and Download" button in postman

https://www.getpostman.com/docs/responses

“For binary response types, you should select Send and download which will let you save the response to your hard disk. You can then view it using the appropriate viewer.”

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