Convert CSV to ASCII Table

Convert CSV to ASCII Table and view your data as clean, readable text. Create pipe-and-dash formatted tables instantly with live preview and export options.

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Options
Trim fields
Include headers
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste your CSV into the CSV Input box or upload a file using Choose File. Accepted formats include .csv, .txt, .tsv, and .log.
  • Toggle Trim fields to remove extra spaces around each cell before formatting.
  • Use Include headers to show a separator after the first row (ideal for labeled tables).
  • Enable Maximize output to expand the preview area for easier viewing.
  • The ASCII Table Output updates live and flashes whenever changes are made.
  • Click Copy Output to copy the ASCII table or Export to File to download it.
  • The Total characters counter below the output shows the size of the formatted table.
  • Click Clear All to reset everything inputs, toggles, and preview.

What Convert CSV to ASCII Table can do:

This tool transforms your CSV into a plain text table using pipes (|) and dashes (-), like those found in Markdown or code documentation. It dynamically calculates column widths to align your data perfectly, and you can control formatting with simple toggles. It’s ideal for displaying data in terminals, README files, documentation, or any context that needs clean, monospace-friendly tables.

Example:

Input:

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

Output:

+---------+-----+-----------+
| Name    | Age | City      |
+---------+-----+-----------+
| Alice   | 30  | New York  |
| Bob     | 27  | London    |
| Charlie | 33  | Sydney    |
+---------+-----+-----------+

With Include headers off:

+---------+-----+-----------+
| Name    | Age | City      |
| Alice   | 30  | New York  |
| Bob     | 27  | London    |
| Charlie | 33  | Sydney    |
+---------+-----+-----------+

Common Use Cases:

Use Convert CSV to ASCII Table to visualize data in Markdown files, CLI output, static documentation, bug reports, or logs. It’s perfect for devs, technical writers, or anyone needing legible tabular data without relying on rich text formatting.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re working with tables, Convert CSV to Markdown can help you make the same data blog-friendly fast. And if you want a more visual twist, try Visualize CSV to generate simple charts straight from your spreadsheet.

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