Convert SQL to CSV

Convert SQL to CSV extracts table data from SQL INSERT statements and turns it into a clean, exportable CSV. Fast, accurate, and works entirely in your browser.

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Supported file types: .sql, .txt, .csv, .log
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Options
Strip quotes from values
Pretty output spacing
Trim cells

How to Use:

  • Paste your SQL INSERT INTO statement into the input box or use the Choose File button to import a .sql or .txt file.
  • The tool will parse the INSERT block and convert the values into a CSV format.
  • Adjust the toggles under Options to customize the output:
    • Strip quotes from values removes wrapping ', ", or “` characters from each field.
    • Pretty output spacing adds a space after each comma to improve readability.
    • Trim cells removes any extra whitespace around each value.
  • The output updates instantly when you paste or tweak settings, and the output area flashes blue when it refreshes.
  • Use Copy Output to copy the converted CSV to your clipboard.
  • Click Export to File to download the CSV result.
  • Hit Clear All to reset the input, output, toggles, file name, and character counter.
  • Check the Total characters counter below the output to track file length in real time.

What Convert SQL to CSV can do:

Convert SQL to CSV is perfect for developers and analysts who need to extract raw data from SQL dump files without running them in a database. It takes any properly formatted INSERT INTO … VALUES (…) SQL and converts it into structured, plain CSV. You control spacing, quote handling, and whitespace making the result usable in spreadsheets, scripts, and data pipelines. And it’s all done locally, instantly, and securely in your browser.

Example:

SQL Input:

INSERT INTO users (id, name, email) VALUES (1, 'Alice', '[email protected]'), (2, 'Bob', '[email protected]');

CSV Output:

id,name,email
1,Alice,[email protected]
2,Bob,[email protected]

Common Use Cases:

Convert SQL to CSV helps when extracting seed data from database dumps, converting backups to spreadsheet-friendly formats, or prepping SQL for non-SQL tools. It’s ideal for developers, analysts, and anyone working with exported SQL content.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re pulling just part of a table, use Extract a CSV Column to narrow things down after conversion. And once it’s in CSV form, Sort CSV Rows makes it easier to browse or verify results.

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