Create a CSV File

Create a CSV File in your browser by typing or importing text. Add quotes, trim fields, and export your data instantly with live preview and formatting options.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
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Supported file types: .txt, .csv
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Options
Include header row
Quote values
Trim fields

How to Use:

  • Enter your data into the Input Text box using comma-separated values, one row per line.
  • You can also click Choose File to import a .csv or .txt file and populate the input field automatically.
  • Use the Options box to customize how your CSV is processed:
    • Include header row: Keeps the first row in the final output or skips it entirely.
    • Quote values: Wraps each value in double quotes and escapes internal quotes correctly.
    • Trim fields: Cleans up any leading or trailing spaces from each value.
  • Output is shown live in the CSV Output panel to the right, updating in real time.
  • A Total characters counter appears under the output.
  • Click Copy Output to copy the result to your clipboard.
  • Click Export to File to download a ready-to-use .csv file.
  • Use Clear All to reset the input box, output, file name, and toggle settings.

What Create a CSV File can do:

Create a CSV File is perfect for generating valid, well-formatted CSV content quickly. Whether you’re jotting down tabular data or reformatting copied lists, this tool helps build a clean CSV in seconds. It handles quoting and escaping, lets you skip headers when needed, and ensures fields are properly trimmed. Everything runs in your browser with zero dependencies, so it’s private, fast, and efficient for data prep, import testing, or file creation on the fly.

Example:

Before:

name,age,city
Alice,30,New York
Bob,25,Los Angeles

After (with quote values on):

"name","age","city"
"Alice","30","New York"
"Bob","25","Los Angeles"

Common Use Cases:

Use it to quickly assemble a CSV from scratch, prep a clean file for uploading into a CRM or database, or sanitize data you’ve copied from elsewhere before saving. It’s great for fast prototyping, test data, or generating real files without needing Excel or scripts.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re filling it out manually, Add Extra Spaces in CSV can help with alignment for easier editing. And once you’ve got your structure in place, Count CSV Columns gives you a quick check on layout.

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