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Convert TXT to CSV - Transform Text into Structured Data

Turn plain text files into organized CSV spreadsheets. Import your data anywhere.

Step 1: Upload your files

You can also Drag and drop files.

Step 2: Choose format

Step 3: Convert files

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Step 1: Upload your files

You can also Drag and drop files.

Step 2: Choose format

Step 3: Convert files

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Plain Text Data Needs Structure

You have data in a TXT file but need to import it into Excel, Google Sheets, or a database. The problem? Plain text files lack the structure these applications expect. Your data might be separated by tabs, spaces, or other characters, but it is not in a format that spreadsheet software can properly parse.

Converting to CSV gives your data the standardized structure it needs. CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is the universal format for tabular data, recognized by virtually every spreadsheet application and database system. In our testing, CSV files imported cleanly into Excel, Google Sheets, and LibreOffice Calc without any formatting issues.

How to Convert TXT to CSV

Upload your TXT file - Drag and drop or click to select your text file
Confirm CSV output - CSV is selected as your target format
Download your CSV - Your data is now structured and ready for import

The conversion happens instantly in your browser. No software installation, no account creation, no waiting.

Why TXT Files Need Conversion

TXT files are the simplest text format available. They store plain text without any formatting or structure. While this simplicity makes them universally readable, it creates problems when you need to work with the data:

No defined columns - Spreadsheet software cannot automatically detect where one field ends and another begins
Inconsistent delimiters - TXT files might use tabs, spaces, pipes, or semicolons to separate values
No data type recognition - Applications cannot distinguish between text, numbers, and dates
Import failures - Many database import tools reject plain TXT files

CSV solves these issues by using standardized comma separation and optional text qualifiers, making your data immediately usable in any spreadsheet or database application.

Common Use Cases

Importing Data into Spreadsheets

You exported data from a legacy system that only outputs TXT files. Converting to CSV lets you open it directly in Excel or Google Sheets with proper column separation. Each value lands in its own cell, ready for analysis.

Database Imports

Database administrators often receive data as TXT files from external sources. CSV format is the standard for bulk imports into MySQL, PostgreSQL, and other database systems. Convert once, import cleanly.

Log File Analysis

Server logs and application logs are typically stored as TXT files. Converting to CSV lets you analyze them in spreadsheet software, filter by columns, and create charts from the data.

Data Migration

Moving data between systems often involves format conversion. If you have TXT files from an old system, converting to CSV format makes them compatible with modern applications.

TXT vs CSV: Key Differences

Understanding the difference helps you know when conversion is necessary:

Structure - TXT files have no defined structure. CSV files organize data into rows and columns with standardized comma separation.
Delimiters - TXT files might use any character (or no delimiter at all). CSV files use commas by definition, with RFC 4180 establishing the standard in 2005.
Application support - While any text editor can open TXT files, CSV files are specifically designed for spreadsheet and database applications.
Data integrity - CSV format handles special characters and values containing commas by using quotation marks as text qualifiers.

For data that needs to be organized into rows and columns, CSV is simply the better choice.

What to Expect After Conversion

Your converted CSV file will maintain all the original text content from your TXT file, but organized into a proper tabular structure. The converter intelligently detects delimiters in your source file and maps them to comma separation in the output.

If your original TXT file used tab separation, those tabs become commas. If it used spaces, those are converted appropriately. The result is a clean CSV file that opens correctly in any spreadsheet application.

Works on Any Device

Convert TXT to CSV right in your browser:

Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
iPhone, iPad, Android devices

No software downloads required. Your files stay on your device throughout the conversion process.

Pro Tip

Before converting, check if your TXT file has a consistent delimiter throughout. Files with mixed delimiters may need preprocessing. Most export tools use tabs or commas consistently, which convert perfectly.

Common Mistake

Opening the converted CSV in a text editor instead of a spreadsheet application. Text editors show the raw comma-separated format. Open in Excel or Google Sheets to see properly organized columns.

Best For

Converting exported data, log files, or legacy system outputs into a format that works with modern spreadsheet and database applications.

Not Recommended

If your TXT file contains prose or unstructured text (like a novel or notes), conversion to CSV will not magically create columns. CSV conversion works best when your source data has some form of delimiter or consistent structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

TXT files contain plain text without structure. CSV files organize data into rows and columns using comma separation. CSV is designed specifically for tabular data and imports cleanly into spreadsheet applications.

Yes. All text content from your TXT file is preserved in the CSV output. The conversion adds structure by converting delimiters to commas but does not remove or alter your actual data.

Yes. The converter detects tab-separated values and converts them to proper CSV format with comma separation. Your data will be correctly organized into columns.

CSV files open in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, Apple Numbers, and virtually any database application. They are the universal format for structured data.

The converter handles files of typical sizes efficiently. For very large files with millions of rows, conversion may take a few seconds longer but will complete successfully.

Yes. Upload multiple TXT files and convert them all to CSV in a single batch. Each file is processed and available for download individually.

No. The converter runs entirely in your browser. There is nothing to download, install, or configure. Just upload your file and download the result.

Yes. Conversion happens locally in your browser. Your files are not uploaded to any server, ensuring your data remains private and secure.

The converter handles multiple delimiter types including semicolons, tabs, pipes, and spaces. It detects your delimiter and converts to standard comma-separated CSV format.

Absolutely. CSV is the standard format for database imports. Your converted file will work with MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and virtually any database system that supports data import.

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