What is a CSV file?
| File extension | .csv |
|---|---|
| Category | Document/Office file formats |
| Developed by | - |
| Mime type | text/csv |
Format description
Comma Separated Values (CSV) files are typically used by spreadsheet software and are a form of a simple database. CSV files are text-based, with each line representing a row of data. Every row's text is separated by commas, denoting columns.Common questions about CSV conversions
How to open a CSV file?
If you don't know how to view a CSV file, you can convert it to another format you already recognize. You can use MConverter for the conversion.
Can I convert CSV files in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple CSV files at once. You can even drag and drop folders containing CSVs.
Pasting CSV files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting CSV files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a CSV file, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big CSVs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert CSV files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert CSV files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting CSVs safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your CSV files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your CSVs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 12,470,438 files so far.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 12,470,438 files so far.
How long does it take to convert CSV?
For most documents, the wait may be a minute or so. However, MConverter also supports converting larger documents, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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