What is CSV?

CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a plain text file format used to store tabular data. Each line represents a row, and values within a row are separated by commas (or other delimiters like semicolons or tabs). CSV is one of the most common formats for data exchange because it's simple, human-readable, and supported by virtually all spreadsheet applications and programming languages. However, viewing raw CSV files can be difficult when dealing with large datasets or many columns.

Tool Description

CSV Table Viewer is a free online tool that transforms CSV data into an interactive, formatted table. You can either paste CSV text directly or upload a CSV file. The tool automatically detects the structure and displays your data in a clean, spreadsheet-like interface that makes it easy to read and analyze your data without needing to open Excel or other spreadsheet software.

Features

  • View CSV data in a clean, formatted table layout
  • Support for both text input and file upload
  • Automatic CSV parsing with proper column detection
  • Handles various CSV formats and delimiters
  • Displays data in a spreadsheet-like grid
  • Real-time table generation as you type or upload
  • Error detection for invalid CSV format
  • No installation required - works entirely in your browser

Use Cases

  • Preview CSV files before importing into databases
  • Quickly check the structure of exported data
  • View large CSV files without opening spreadsheet software
  • Validate CSV format and detect parsing errors
  • Share CSV data visualizations with team members
  • Inspect API responses or database exports in CSV format
  • Debug CSV generation scripts by viewing output
  • Convert raw CSV data into a readable format for presentations