How To Convert A Txt File To Csv

2025-08-01 21:10:03 358

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David
David
2025-08-02 12:33:08
Converting a TXT file to CSV is simpler than it sounds, especially if you love tinkering with data like I do. The easiest way is to use a spreadsheet program like Excel or Google Sheets. First, open the TXT file in a text editor to check if the data is separated by commas, tabs, or another delimiter. If it's comma-separated, you're already halfway there—just save it with a .csv extension. If not, open the file in Excel, use the 'Text to Columns' feature under the Data tab to split the data correctly, and then save as CSV.

For larger files or automation, Python is a lifesaver. The 'pandas' library makes this a breeze. Just read the TXT file with 'pd.read_csv()' (even if it's not CSV, you can specify the delimiter) and save it as CSV using 'to_csv()'. If you're not into coding, online converters like Convertio or Zamzar work well too. Just upload, choose CSV, and download. Always double-check the output to ensure the formatting stayed intact.
Xander
Xander
2025-08-03 21:21:03
For a quick no-fuss conversion, I use Notepad++ for small TXT files. Replace tabs or spaces with commas using the 'Replace' feature (Ctrl+H), then save as CSV. If the file has headers, ensure the first line matches the data structure. For bulk conversions, PowerShell works well: 'Import-Csv -Delimiter " " -Path input.txt | Export-Csv -NoTypeInformation -Path output.csv'. This handles tab-delimited files neatly. Always verify the output to avoid misaligned columns.
Yvonne
Yvonne
2025-08-05 11:11:39
I’ve found LibreOffice Calc super handy for this. Open the TXT file in Calc, and the import wizard will guide you through selecting the right delimiter. After the data loads, just go to 'Save As' and pick CSV. For repetitive tasks, I wrote a simple Python script using the 'csv' module. It reads the TXT file line by line, splits the data, and writes it to a CSV file. Here’s a snippet:

import csv
with open('input.txt', 'r') as infile, open('output.csv', 'w') as outfile:
reader = csv.reader(infile, delimiter='\t')
writer = csv.writer(outfile)
for row in reader:
writer.writerow(row)

This method gives you full control over the process.
Victoria
Victoria
2025-08-06 00:10:02
I deal with data a lot, and converting TXT to CSV is something I do almost daily. The key is understanding how your TXT file is structured. If it's tab-delimited, open it in Excel and follow the import wizard, selecting 'Delimited' and choosing the tab option. For fixed-width data, you’ll need to manually define the columns. Once imported, save the file as CSV. If you prefer command-line tools, 'awk' or 'sed' on Linux can reformat the file quickly. For example, 'awk -F' ' 'BEGIN {OFS=","} {print $1,$2,$3}' input.txt > output.csv' converts tabs to commas. Online tools are handy but be cautious with sensitive data—always use trusted sites or offline methods.
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