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Example

Normalize CSV spacing and quotes

The formatter trims values and keeps quotes where they are required.

Input


                        name, note
Alice, "Hello, world"
Bob, Example

Output


                        name,note
Alice,"Hello, world"
Bob,Example

Convert semicolon-delimited data to CSV

Some regional spreadsheet exports use semicolons. Choose semicolon as the input delimiter and comma as the output delimiter.

Input


                        name;email;status
Ada;ada@example.com;active

Output


                        name,email,status
Ada,ada@example.com,active

Preserve a comma inside a value

Values containing commas must stay quoted so import tools do not split them into extra columns.

Input


                        company,note
Example Inc,"Sales, support, and billing"

Output


                        company,note
Example Inc,"Sales, support, and billing"

Practical Notes

CSV values containing delimiters, quotes, or line breaks should be quoted.
Choose Tab as the input delimiter for TSV exports.
Use the CSV to JSON Converter when you need structured JSON output.
Check row counts before and after formatting. A sudden change usually means a quote or line break was interpreted differently than expected.
Avoid editing CSV in rich text tools. Smart quotes and invisible characters can cause import failures.

How to Use

1. Paste CSV or delimited text into the input field.
2. Choose the input and output delimiters.
3. Click Format CSV.
4. Copy or download the normalized CSV output.

Features

Parses CSV with quoted values, commas, and line breaks
Normalizes output using comma, semicolon, tab, or pipe delimiters
Trims values and skips empty rows when needed
Quotes values only when required by CSV rules
Shows row and column counts after formatting
Runs locally in your browser

Use Cases

Cleaning spreadsheet exports before importing them elsewhere
Converting semicolon or tab-delimited data to comma-separated CSV
Checking whether quoted CSV values are parsed correctly
Preparing CSV samples for docs, tests, or support tickets
Normalizing vendor exports before uploading them to a CRM or analytics tool
Reviewing inconsistent row lengths before converting CSV to JSON

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this CSV formatter upload my data?

No. CSV parsing and formatting happen in your browser.

Can it handle quoted CSV fields?

Yes. The parser supports quoted values with delimiters, quotes, and line breaks.

Can I convert TSV to CSV?

Yes. Choose Tab as the input delimiter and Comma as the output delimiter.

Does it change my data?

It normalizes whitespace and quoting based on your options. Review the output before using it in production imports.

Why does my CSV open as one column?

The file probably uses a delimiter your spreadsheet app is not detecting, such as semicolon, tab, or pipe. Select the correct input delimiter and output comma-separated CSV if the target expects commas.

Can CSV contain line breaks inside cells?

Yes, but those values must be quoted. Some simple import scripts still struggle with multiline fields, so test the destination system before relying on them.