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CSV stores each table row as a line of text, with cells separated by commas or semicolons. Drop your file and choose what it becomes.
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Convert from CSV
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSV | XLSX | formulas and many sheets | ||
| CSV | JSON | API-ready data | ||
| CSV | TSV | tab-separated table | ||
| CSV | looks the same everywhere | |||
| CSV | XML | for enterprise integrations | ||
| CSV | XLS | old Excel and ERP systems | ||
| CSV | ODS | LibreOffice’s open format | ||
| CSV | HTML | opens in any browser | ||
| CSV | YAML | readable config file |
What is CSV?
CSV stores each table row as a line of text, with cells separated by commas or semicolons. Nearly every program and database can import and export it.
Bank statements, product lists and database transfers.
Strengths
- Universal data exchange format
- Small, plain text
- Standard for bank and e-commerce exports
Weaknesses
- One sheet, no formulas or formatting
- Separators vary by locale and get mixed up
| Full name | Comma-Separated Values |
|---|---|
| Created by | RFC 4180 |
| Extensions | .csv |
| MIME | text/csv |
| Family | Spreadsheet |
Convert to CSV
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLSX | CSV | imports into any system · Excel sheets carried over | ||
| JSON | CSV | imports into any system · nested fields unfolded | ||
| TSV | CSV | imports into any system · tab-separated data read | ||
| XML | CSV | imports into any system · tags and attributes kept | ||
| XLS | CSV | imports into any system · old Excel file read | ||
| ODS | CSV | imports into any system · LibreOffice sheet read |
Frequently asked questions
What is CSV?
CSV stores each table row as a line of text, with cells separated by commas or semicolons. Nearly every program and database can import and export it.
What is CSV used for?
Bank statements, product lists and database transfers.
Which formats can CSV be converted to?
On this page CSV files convert to XLSX, JSON, TSV, PDF, XML, XLS, ODS, HTML, YAML. XLSX, JSON, TSV, XML, XLS, ODS files can also be turned into CSV.
How long does a conversion take?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Long videos and documents with many pages can take a few minutes; the row shows the progress.