Convert CSV to INI

Convert CSV to INI lets you transform structured CSV data into organized INI configuration files directly in your browser, with formatting options and export.

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Supported file types: .txt, .csv
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Options
Trim values
Escape equals (=)
Quote values

How to Use:

  • Start by pasting your CSV data into the Input Text area or click Choose File to upload a .csv or .txt file.
  • Your CSV should have three columns: section, key, and value for example: section,key,value user,name,Alice admin,level,super
  • The tool updates instantly when you paste, type, or import data.
  • Use the Options box to customize:
    • Trim values: Cleans up leading/trailing spaces from section, key, and value.
    • Escape equals (=): Replaces equals signs inside key/value with \= for INI safety.
    • Quote values: Wraps values in double quotes (escaped as needed).
  • The right-hand Formatted Output box shows the resulting INI in real-time.
  • Below the output is a live Total characters count.
  • Click Copy Output to send the INI to your clipboard.
  • Use Export to File to save it as a .ini file.
  • Click Clear All to reset input, output, filename, and all toggles.

What Convert CSV to INI can do:

Convert CSV to INI turns flat CSV data into structured configuration blocks. Each row in the CSV becomes a key-value pair under a section header. This is ideal for converting spreadsheet exports into system-readable .ini files. Whether you’re preparing config files for software environments, organizing application settings, or automating .ini generation, this tool gives you control with zero setup. The toggles help ensure values are formatted correctly for any system that requires escaping or quoting. And everything happens right in your browser, so nothing ever leaves your device.

Example:

Before:

section,key,value
user,name,Alice
user,age,30
admin,name,Bob
admin,age,40

After:

[user]
name=Alice
age=30

[admin]
name=Bob
age=40

Common Use Cases:

Great for DevOps, sysadmins, or developers who manage INI config files but want to edit in CSV or Excel. It’s also helpful for scripting bulk config generation or reformatting exported settings.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Before converting, Analyze CSV helps you identify key-value pairs or sections that map well to INI structure. And once converted, use Convert INI to CSV anytime you want to pull it back into a spreadsheet.

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