How to convert DIF to CSV
- Add your .DIF file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .CSV in a few seconds.
- Download your new .CSV file.
What to expect
- The conversion is lossless - DIF stores only plain cell values with no formulas or formatting; any formulas were already replaced by their computed results when the DIF was originally saved.
- DIF supports only a single sheet by design, so your CSV will always be one flat table.
- Do not confuse a spreadsheet
.difwith a Unix diff/patch file - open in a text editor to check: a valid DIF spreadsheet starts withTABLE,VECTORS,TUPLES.
Frequently asked questions
Is any data lost when converting DIF to CSV?
No. DIF stores only plain values for one sheet - the same content CSV holds. Formulas were already replaced by their computed results when the DIF was originally created.
My .dif file won't open in Excel. What should I do?
In the Open dialog, change the file type filter to All Files (*.*) so Excel can see the
.dif. If it still fails, open the file in a text editor - a valid DIF starts with TABLE; if you see code-change lines, it is a diff/patch file, not a spreadsheet.Can DIF files contain multiple sheets?
No. DIF was designed to hold a single sheet of data, so your output CSV will always be a single flat table.
What delimiter should I choose when exporting CSV from LibreOffice?
Use comma as the delimiter and UTF-8 as the character encoding - these are the most universally compatible settings.
Programs that convert DIF: Microsoft Excel · PlanMaker · Corel Quattro Pro · NeoOffice · LibreOffice Calc · PrimoOnline
