Convert CSV to Text Columns

Convert CSV data into neatly aligned text columns using this browser-based tool. Paste or upload your CSV content, adjust spacing and trimming with easy toggles, and watch the output format live. Copy or export your result instantly without leaving the page.

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Options
Trim each cell

How to Use:

Start by pasting your CSV input into the left-hand box or upload a supported file using the “Choose File” button. The tool immediately processes your data and shows the formatted output on the right. Use the toggles in the “Options” panel to control formatting. For example, enable trimming to remove extra spaces from each cell or change the column spacing to adjust padding between values. When the output looks right, click “Copy Output” to copy it or “Export to File” to save it. Click “Clear All” to reset your input, file selection, and options.

What the Convert CSV to Text Columns Tool can do:

This tool takes standard CSV input and transforms it into aligned plain-text columns. It dynamically calculates column widths, pads each value to match, and allows you to control spacing between columns. You can trim cell contents or leave them untouched. Additionally, it supports importing from common text formats like .csv, .tsv, .txt, and more. All processing happens in your browser, so the experience remains fast, private, and secure.

Example:

Input:

Name,Age,Location  
Alice,30,New York  
Bob,25,London  
Charlie,35,Sydney

Output with trimming enabled and spacing set to 4:

Name     Age     Location    
Alice    30      New York    
Bob      25      London      
Charlie  35      Sydney

Common Use Cases:

Use this tool when you need to convert raw CSV files into human-readable text for notes, code comments, markdown tables, or reports. It’s especially helpful for developers formatting log output or data samples. Teachers and students can use it to prepare data visually without relying on a spreadsheet. Thanks to its live formatting and smart layout controls, it delivers clean results with just a few clicks.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re breaking a CSV into columns, Convert CSV to TSV is a quick way to switch formats before editing. And once you’ve got clean columns, try Text Columns to Rows Converter to pivot the layout and see things from a different angle.

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