Convert CSV Delimiter
Convert your CSV from comma-separated to tab, semicolon, or pipe-delimited format — instantly.
Pro feature
Upgrade to Pro to use the Convert Delimiter tool and process files up to 50 MB.
See Pro plansWhat this tool does
Different tools expect different CSV delimiters. European software defaults to semicolons. Database importers want tab-separated. Tabular converts any delimiter to any other in seconds, handling quoted fields and edge cases correctly.
Problems it solves
- European tools that expect semicolon-delimited files
- Database import wizards requiring TSV format
- Legacy systems that only accept pipe-delimited data
- Files with commas in values breaking CSV parsing
- Inconsistent exports from different SaaS tools
Example
Comma delimiter converted to tab (TSV).
Before
| Name,Email,City |
| Alice,alice@example.com,New York |
| Bob,bob@example.com,London |
After
| Name Email City |
| Alice alice@example.com New York |
| Bob bob@example.com London |
Frequently asked questions
Which delimiters are supported?
Comma (,), Tab (\t), Semicolon (;), and Pipe (|). More delimiters can be added on request.
What happens if my values contain the target delimiter?
Tabular properly quotes any cell values that contain the target delimiter, following RFC 4180 CSV standards.
Is this a Pro feature?
Yes. Delimiter conversion is available on Pro and Business plans.
Can I auto-detect the input delimiter?
Yes. Tabular automatically detects your input file's delimiter. You only need to specify the output format.
Does it work on Excel files?
You can upload XLSX files, and the output will be a properly delimited CSV file.
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