How to convert CSV to Excel correctly

CSV is one of the most common formats for exporting data from apps, databases and business software.

Why does Excel open some CSV files incorrectly?

A CSV file stores rows and columns separated by a delimiter. Some files use commas, others use semicolons or tabs. If Excel uses the wrong separator, all data may appear in one column.

Which separator should you choose?

Use comma for many international exports, semicolon for many European files, and tab for some technical exports.

Convert CSV to XLSX

Converting CSV to XLSX makes the file easier to use in Excel because values are placed into cells. Use our free tool to choose the separator and download the Excel file.

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