CSV Delimiter Converter
Detect and convert comma, semicolon, tab, and pipe-delimited files directly in your browser.
Checks before and after data conversion
1Before converting
- Keep the source file and confirm its encoding and data format.
- Check whether the first row contains headers and whether field names look correct.
- For personal or sensitive data, confirm where processing happens and who will receive the output.
2After converting
- Use the preview to verify text, column names, and row counts.
- Open the result in Excel or the destination system and check dates and long numbers.
- Save the converted file under a new name so it can be compared with the source.
Common next steps
What is CSV Delimiter Converter?
Normalize semicolon CSV, TSV, and pipe-delimited exports from Excel, regional systems, and data tools into the delimiter required by your destination.
Convert semicolon CSV and TSV to standard CSV
The converter detects the delimiter and preserves quoted values and line breaks. Output uses UTF-8 with BOM for reliable Excel compatibility.
Supported formats
- Comma-separated CSV
- Semicolon-separated CSV
- Tab-separated TSV
- Pipe-delimited text
- UTF-8, Shift-JIS, and UTF-16 input
How this tool fits the workflow
Best use case
This tool is most useful during image preparation, before publishing or sharing.
Typical next step
After this step, users often continue with Fix CSV Encoding or CSV to JSON.
How to use
- 1Choose a file
- 2Detect or select its delimiter
- 3Choose the output delimiter
- 4Convert and download
FAQ
Can this fix a CSV opening in one column?
Yes. If the source uses semicolons or tabs, convert it to commas for applications that expect standard CSV.
Can it read Shift-JIS?
Yes. Select Shift-JIS as the source encoding.
Is the file uploaded?
No. Conversion stays in your browser.
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