Convert Text Columns to CSV

Convert aligned text columns into valid CSV instantly using this browser-based tool. Paste or upload your tabular text, fine-tune spacing and formatting options, and watch the output appear in real time. Export or copy the CSV result with no page reloads or delays.

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Trim each cell

How to Use:

To get started, paste your column-aligned text into the input box or upload a plain-text file using the “Choose File” button. The tool detects column boundaries based on space padding and automatically formats each row into a CSV line. In the “Options” box, you can adjust how the converter handles cell spacing and trimming. For instance, set the minimum spacing to define how many spaces count as a new column, or toggle cell trimming to clean up extra padding around values. When your output looks correct, use “Copy Output” to copy the CSV or “Export to File” to download it. To reset everything including file selection and settings, click “Clear All.”

What the Convert Text Columns to CSV Tool can do:

This tool reads visually aligned text and transforms it into structured CSV format. It detects consistent spacing between columns and automatically applies comma separation. You can trim each value for cleaner data or keep spacing intact based on your layout. Since the tool processes everything inside your browser, you never have to worry about uploading sensitive content. File import supports standard text-based formats like .txt, .log, .csv, and more.

Example:

Input:

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

Output (spacing = 2, trimming on):

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

Common Use Cases:

This tool works great for converting legacy data, terminal output, or markdown-aligned tables into usable CSV files. Developers can use it to extract columns from logs or fixed-width dumps. Educators might format example tables for teaching CSV structure. Whatever the case, the live output and formatting controls give you a fast, flexible way to prepare clean CSV from messy column-based input.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re reshaping columns, Convert Text Columns to TSV is worth a look too it’s cleaner for tabs and plays nice with spreadsheets. And when you’re ready to flip the layout, CSV Rows to Columns Converter can rotate everything for a better view.

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