Convert CSV Columns to a List

Convert CSV Columns to a List with this fast online tool. Extract each column vertically with optional headers and export a clean, readable list format.

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Options
Include column names
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste your CSV into the Input CSV box.
  • The tool splits your data into columns and lists each one vertically in the List Output box.
  • Enable Include column names to label each list section with its original header from the CSV.
  • Toggle Maximize output to expand the output box for easier viewing.
  • Output updates live as you type or paste.
  • Click Copy Output to copy the result or Export to File to download it as a .txt file.
  • A Total characters counter appears below the output box to show the size of the result.
  • Use Clear All to reset the tool, including inputs, toggles, and preview.

What Convert CSV Columns to a List can do:

This tool restructures each column of a CSV file into a standalone list, making it easier to review or extract one field at a time. It’s especially helpful when scanning one attribute across rows or when copying a single column for reuse. You can preserve column headers if you like or just get clean, minimal lists per column. The result is neat, readable, and exportable in seconds.

Example:

Input:

Name,Age,City
Alice,30,New York
Bob,27,London
Charlie,33,Sydney

Output (with headers):

Name:
Alice
Bob
Charlie

Age:
30
27
33

City:
New York
London
Sydney

Output (without headers):

Alice
Bob
Charlie

30
27
33

New York
London
Sydney

Common Use Cases:

Ideal for extracting column-based data like email addresses, names, or tags from a spreadsheet. Also useful for formatting bulk inputs, reviewing individual fields, or preparing data for single-column tools. Great for data analysts, admins, or content managers.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you want a cleaner visual layout after conversion, List to Rows spreads things out nicely. And for deeper inspection, Find Unique List Items can show you exactly what’s repeated and what’s not.

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