Convert a List to Columns

Convert a list into clean columns using the Convert a List to Columns Tool. Choose how many columns to split into, set your delimiter, and view results instantly. Live preview, copy/export, and file import included.

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Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .tsv, .log, .json, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml
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How to Use:

  1. Paste your list into the input box or use Choose File to import.
  2. Set the number of columns in the Columns field.
  3. Define the Delimiter to separate values (e.g. tab, comma, space).
  4. Output updates instantly in the right box as you adjust settings.
  5. Use Copy Output, Export to File, or Clear All when done.

What Convert a List to Columns Tool can do:

  • Split a vertical list into multiple columns.
  • Use any delimiter between values.
  • Handles file input and export.
  • Updates the output live without reloading the page.

Example:

Before:

apple
banana
cherry
date
eggplant

After (columns = 2, delimiter = comma):

apple,banana
cherry,date
eggplant

Common Use Cases:

Use this tool when you need to structure plain lists into tables, spreadsheets, form layouts, or CSV-style rows. It’s quick and flexible for turning a single column of text into multi-column format.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re converting a list into columns, Convert Text to Nice Columns can help format the output visually once it’s been split. And if your data isn’t clean going in, Trim List Items clears out extra spaces so each entry fits neatly into place. It’s a good flow when turning long, single-line lists into something way easier to scan, edit, or copy into a table.

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