CSV (comma-separated values) is plain text with one row of a table on each line and the cells separated by commas, semicolons or tabs. Every spreadsheet, database and programming language reads it, but it holds only values: no formulas, formatting or several sheets. CSV files can be saved as PDF, HTML, XLSX, XLS, ODS, JPG, PNG, on our server.
What is a CSV file?
CSV – Comma-separated values. CSV (comma-separated values) is plain text with one row of a table on each line and the cells separated by commas, semicolons or tabs. Every spreadsheet, database and programming language reads it, but it holds only values: no formulas, formatting or several sheets.
How to convert a CSV file
- Click Select File, or drop your .csv files anywhere on this page.
- Pick the format you want next to each file, for example PDF.
- Click Convert, then Download when it's done.
CSV at a glance
| CSV | |
|---|---|
| Layout | Rows of cells |
| Editable | In any text editor |
| Created by | 1970s |
| Best for | Moving tables between programs and databases |
Frequently asked questions
What is a CSV file?
CSV (comma-separated values) is plain text with one row of a table on each line and the cells separated by commas, semicolons or tabs. Every spreadsheet, database and programming language reads it, but it holds only values: no formulas, formatting or several sheets.
How do I open a CSV file?
CSV files open in any spreadsheet program (Excel, LibreOffice Calc, Google Sheets, Numbers) and in any text editor. To get a spreadsheet with formatting, convert it to XLSX here.
Is converting CSV files free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my CSV files uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server, because reading a CSV file needs LibreOffice, which does not run in a browser. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The server has no internet access while it works on your file.
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