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CSV Formatter

Paste CSV and format it into a clean, consistent output. This tool runs fully client-side (no uploads) and can normalize quoting/newlines, trim fields, remove empty rows, and convert delimiters.

Category: Data · URL: /tools/csv-formatter.html
Input CSV
Tip: Auto-detect works best with a clear header row.
Formatted output
Privacy: runs locally in your browser. No uploads, no tracking scripts.

How to use

Use this when a CSV export/import fails due to inconsistent delimiters, quoting, or line endings.

  1. Paste your CSV into Input.
  2. Choose Input delimiter (or Auto) and your Output delimiter.
  3. Pick quoting and cleanup options (trim fields, remove empty rows, line endings).
  4. Click Format, then copy or download the result.
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Secondary intents covered: Format messy CSV into consistent rows and quoting, Convert delimiter (comma/semicolon/tab/pipe) without breaking quoted fields, Normalize line endings (LF/CRLF) and remove stray blank lines, Trim whitespace around fields safely, Force quoting style (minimal vs quote all) for compatibility, Validate basic CSV structure (unclosed quotes, unsafe no-quote output), Copy or download the formatted CSV quickly, Prepare CSV for import into Excel, SQL tools, or scripts

FAQ

Does this CSV formatter upload my data?

No. Formatting runs in your browser and the script does not send network requests.

What CSV rules does it follow?

It uses an RFC4180-style parser: double quotes wrap fields and escaped quotes are written as "".

Can it handle newlines inside quoted fields?

Yes. Newlines inside quoted fields are preserved and kept properly quoted in output.

What does “Minimal quoting” mean?

Fields are only quoted when needed (delimiter, quotes, newlines, or leading/trailing spaces). This keeps output compact and compatible.

Why does “No quotes (strict)” sometimes fail?

CSV without quotes cannot safely represent fields containing delimiters, quotes, or newlines. The tool blocks output that would be ambiguous.

Can I convert semicolon CSV to comma CSV?

Yes. Set input delimiter to semicolon (or Auto) and output delimiter to comma, then format.

Will it fix broken rows with missing delimiters?

No. It formats what it can parse; if the CSV structure is inconsistent (like unclosed quotes), it will show an error.