Convert CSV Rows to a List

Convert CSV Rows to a List and turn spreadsheet rows into readable text lines. Choose bullets or plain format, trim fields, and export your result instantly.

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Supported file types: .csv, .txt, .tsv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
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Options
Trim fields
Use bullet list
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste your CSV data into the CSV Input box or upload a file using Choose File. Supported types include .csv, .txt, and other plain text formats.
  • Toggle Trim fields to remove any extra spaces around values before converting.
  • Turn on Use bullet list to prefix each row with a bullet (•). Turn it off for plain text output.
  • Enable Maximize output if you want a taller preview area for your result.
  • The List Output updates instantly and flashes when changes are made.
  • Use Copy Output to copy the result or Export to File to download it.
  • The character count below the output updates live.
  • Click Clear All to reset all inputs, toggles, and uploaded file content.

What Convert CSV Rows to a List can do:

Convert CSV Rows to a List takes each row of your CSV file and turns it into a single line of text, combining all cells. You can choose whether to show the rows as bullet points or plain text, and it skips the header automatically. It’s perfect for making quick summaries, readable previews, or turning tabular data into a human-friendly format. The tool works in your browser and responds live to edits.

Example:

Input:

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

With bullets on:

• Alice, 30, New York
• Bob, 27, London
• Charlie, 33, Sydney

With bullets off:

Alice, 30, New York
Bob, 27, London
Charlie, 33, Sydney

Common Use Cases:

Use Convert CSV Rows to a List when you need a readable summary of rows, want to pull data into documents or messages, or just need a quick text output instead of a full table. It’s great for copy-pasting content, prepping lists, or reviewing CSV data without opening a spreadsheet.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

After pulling rows into a list, Slice a List is great if you only want a chunk of that data. And if the rows include duplicates, run Find Duplicate List Items to clean things up fast.

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