How to convert CSV to TXT
- Add your .CSV file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .TXT in a few seconds.
- Download your new .TXT file.
What to expect
- Renaming keeps the file byte-for-byte identical - fields remain comma-separated; only the extension changes.
- Fields containing commas wrapped in double quotes (e.g.
"Smith, John") survive a rename safely but break under a naive find-and-replace of commas with tabs - use LibreOffice Calc or Excel instead. - If the original CSV uses Windows-1252 encoding (common in older Excel exports), the
.txtwill too - verify encoding in a text editor if special characters appear garbled.
Frequently asked questions
Is a CSV already a TXT file?
Yes. Both are plain-text formats - the only difference is the extension and the convention that CSV uses a specific delimiter. You can open a
.csv in any text editor without converting it.Will renaming break the data?
No. The file bytes do not change. Some apps that detect format from the extension may handle the file differently, but the data itself is intact.
What is the difference between CSV and tab-delimited TXT?
Both are plain text with rows and fields. CSV uses a comma (or semicolon) as the delimiter; tab-delimited TXT uses a tab character, which is less likely to appear inside field values and avoids quoting issues.
Can I batch-rename many CSV files to TXT at once?
Yes - in Windows Command Prompt run
ren *.csv *.txt; on macOS/Linux use a shell loop or the rename utility.Programs that convert CSV: IBM Lotus Symphony · NeoOffice · OfficeSuite · OfficeSuite Professional · Google Sheets · PrimoOnline · OfficeSuite Classic
