Description
Convert TXT files into CSV format while preserving formatting.
Use Cases
- Convert TXT documents into CSV for compatibility.
- Preserve original formatting and layout.
Format Comparison
| Feature | TXT | CSV |
|---|
| Compression | N/A | N/A |
| Layout | Preserved | Preserved |
| Compatibility | Legacy | Modern |
Example Workflow
- Upload your TXT file.
- Click “Convert to CSV.”
- Download the resulting CSV file.
Complete Guide to TXT to CSV Conversion
What is TXT to CSV Conversion?
Transforms plain text (TXT) files into Comma-Separated Values (CSV) format, converting structured text data into spreadsheet-compatible format for data analysis and database imports.
Why Convert TXT to CSV?
- Import text data into Excel, Google Sheets, or databases
- Convert structured text logs into analyzable data
- Create spreadsheet-compatible data from text files
- Enable data analysis and statistical processing
- Transform delimited text into proper CSV format
Technical Specifications
| Aspect | TXT Format | CSV Format |
|---|
| File Type | Plain text file | Comma-separated values |
| Structure | Unstructured or delimited text | Row/column format |
| Compatibility | Universal text editors | Universal spreadsheet apps |
| Data Processing | Manual parsing required | Direct spreadsheet import |
Best Practices
- Use consistent delimiters (tabs, commas, spaces)
- Ensure data is structured in rows and columns
- Include clear headers in first row
- Avoid special characters in data
- Test with well-formatted text files
- Verify data accuracy and completeness
- Check column headers and formatting
- Apply proper data types in target system
- Handle special characters and encoding
- Test CSV import in target application
- Success Rate: 92%
- Avg Processing: 1–2 seconds
- Max File Size: 50MB
- Delimiter Detection: Automatic
- ✓ Universal compatibility
- ✓ Easy data import/export
- ✓ Database-friendly format
- ✓ Structured data format