Convert CSV to qCSV

Convert CSV to qCSV and wrap every field in quotes. Trim whitespace, escape internal quotes, and export your quoted CSV instantly with live preview.

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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
Escape inner quotes
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, and other plain text types.
  • Toggle Trim fields to remove leading and trailing spaces from each cell before quoting.
  • Enable Escape inner quotes to replace any double quotes (") inside fields with doubled quotes ("") for CSV-safe output.
  • Turn on Maximize output to expand the result box and see more content at once.
  • The qCSV Output updates live and flashes whenever changes are made.
  • Click Copy Output to copy the converted CSV or Export to File to download it.
  • A live Total characters counter appears below the output.
  • Use Clear All to reset everything, including the input, toggles, and file import.

What Convert CSV to qCSV can do:

Convert CSV to qCSV helps you wrap every field in your CSV file with quotes. This is useful for compatibility with systems that require strict quoting or when dealing with fields containing commas, line breaks, or special characters. You can trim extra spaces and escape quotes properly. It’s a fast, browser-based way to make your CSV content fully quoted and safe for export.

Example:

Input:

Name,Age,City
Alice,30,New York
Bob,27,"London, UK"

Output (Trim on, Escape off):

"Name","Age","City"
"Alice","30","New York"
"Bob","27","London, UK"

Output (Escape on):

"Name","Age","City"
"Alice","30","New York"
"Bob","27","""London, UK"""

Common Use Cases:

Use Convert CSV to qCSV when exporting data to platforms that require every value to be quoted, such as strict CSV parsers, legacy systems, or certain spreadsheet software. It’s great for enforcing consistency or preparing CSVs that include commas and line breaks within fields.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Before converting, run Change CSV Quote Character if your quotes aren’t standard that’ll make the switch smoother. And once you’ve got qCSV, use Convert qCSV to CSV anytime you need to jump back.

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