🔄 CSV Converter
Professional CSV converter that transforms CSV data into JSON, XML, HTML tables, and other formats. Features automatic delimiter detection, data validation, and support for complex CSV structures with quotes and escapes.
Paste your CSV data here or type sample data to convert
Choose the target format for conversion
CSV field separator (auto-detect recommended)
First row contains column headers
Remove leading/trailing spaces from fields
Ignore blank rows in the CSV data
How to Use This CSV Converter
How to Convert CSV Data:
- Paste your CSV data into the input textarea or upload a CSV file
- Select your preferred output format (JSON, XML, HTML, or formatted CSV)
- Choose the input delimiter or let the tool auto-detect it
- Configure additional options like headers, quotes, and encoding
- Click "Convert Data" to process your CSV and view the results
- Copy the converted data or download it as a file
Pro Tips: Use auto-detect for unknown CSV formats, enable "Has Headers" for better JSON/XML output, and preview your data before conversion to verify parsing accuracy!
How It Works
The Science Behind CSV Conversion:
CSV conversion involves sophisticated parsing algorithms that handle various data complexities:
- Delimiter Detection: Analyzes character frequency patterns to identify separators (, ; | tab)
- Quote Handling: Processes quoted fields containing embedded delimiters and newlines
- Escape Processing: Handles escaped quotes and special characters according to RFC 4180
- Structure Analysis: Validates row consistency and identifies header vs data rows
- Format Conversion: Transforms parsed data into target format with proper encoding
Example Conversion: CSV with embedded quotes and commas:
name,description,price
"Product A","High-quality item, best seller",29.99
"Product ""B""","Contains ""quotes"" and, commas",15.50
"Product A","High-quality item, best seller",29.99
"Product ""B""","Contains ""quotes"" and, commas",15.50
Becomes structured JSON preserving all special characters and embedded content.
When You Might Need This
- • Database export conversion for analytics platforms and business intelligence tools
- • Research data transformation for statistical analysis and visualization software
- • API data transformation for web applications and microservices integration
- • Configuration file conversion for deployment and environment management
- • Inventory management data conversion for e-commerce and retail systems
- • Employee data formatting for HR systems and payroll integration