ASCII Table to CSV
Convert ASCII / box-drawn CLI tables (MySQL, psql, tabulate) into clean CSV.
About ASCII Table to CSV
ASCII Table to CSV converts box-drawn CLI tables — the kind printed by MySQL, psql, tabulate and many command-line tools — into clean CSV, stripping border and separator rows automatically.
How to use ASCII Table to CSV
- 1Paste or type your data into the input box above (a sample is pre-filled so you can try it instantly).
- 2Adjust any options on offer — delimiter, columns, formatting and so on — to match what you need.
- 3Conversion happens instantly as you type; review the result in the output panel.
- 4Click Copy to grab the output or Download to save it as a file — ASCII Table to CSV keeps everything on your device.
Why use ASCII Table to CSV?
- ✓Turning a copied database query result into CSV
- ✓Converting CLI tool output into a spreadsheet
- ✓Reusing a pasted ASCII table as data
- ✓100% free with no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limits
- ✓Runs entirely in your browser — your data is never uploaded or stored
- ✓Works offline once loaded, with instant results and one-click copy or download
Frequently asked questions
Which table styles work?+
Tables delimited by pipe characters with dashed border rows, as produced by MySQL, PostgreSQL's psql, Python's tabulate and similar tools.
Are border rows removed?+
Yes — pure border and separator lines are detected and dropped so only header and data rows become CSV.
Is it free to use?+
Yes — it is completely free with no sign-up, no account and no usage limits. There is no watermark and no paywall, so you can process as many files as you like.
Is my data private and secure?+
Yes. This tool runs entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript — your data is never uploaded to a server, stored or logged. Once the page has loaded you can even use it offline, which makes it safe for confidential or proprietary files.
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