Convert Text Columns to CSV

Convert text columns to CSV by turning space-separated or fixed-width text into clean, comma-separated values. Perfect for transforming structured logs or console output into usable CSV format.

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Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .tsv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
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How to Use:

  • Paste space-aligned column text into the “Input Text” box
  • Or click “Choose File” to import a supported text-based file
  • File import supports: .txt, .csv, .tsv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
  • The tool splits each line by whitespace and joins the fields with commas
  • Output appears instantly on the right and flashes blue when it updates
  • The output box shows total character count beneath it
  • Click “Convert” to manually re-run conversion
  • Use “Copy Output” to copy the CSV to clipboard
  • Click “Export to File” to download the converted CSV
  • Use “Clear All” to reset both boxes, the counter, and any file selections

What Convert Text Columns to CSV can do:

Convert Text Columns to CSV takes plain-text rows where columns are spaced out – like from terminals, tables, or reports and converts them into clean CSV files. It’s handy for making structured text easier to work with in tools like Excel or Google Sheets. You don’t have to mess with formulas or scripts just paste, convert, and export.

Example:

Before:

Alice     30   Developer
Bob       25   Designer
Carol     28   Manager

After:

Alice,30,Developer
Bob,25,Designer
Carol,28,Manager

Common Use Cases:

When you export logs or tabular text from a command-line tool, report, or legacy system, it often comes out as plain text with fixed spacing. This tool helps clean that up and convert it into structured CSV ready for spreadsheets, databases, or visualization.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If your columns aren’t lining up, Normalize Text Spacing can help get them evenly spaced first. And once they’re in CSV, Count CSV Columns gives a quick check that everything imported cleanly.

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