Text to Columns
Split space-, tab-, comma- or pipe-aligned text into proper CSV columns.
About Text to Columns
Text to Columns splits space-, tab-, comma- or pipe-aligned text into proper CSV columns — like Excel's “Text to Columns” feature, but instant, offline and free.
How to use Text to Columns
- 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.
- 3Splitting 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 — Text to Columns keeps everything on your device.
Why use Text to Columns?
- ✓Turning pasted, aligned terminal output into a table
- ✓Splitting fixed-width or multi-space columns into CSV
- ✓Converting delimited text the spreadsheet importer mangles
- ✓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
What can I split on?+
Any whitespace, two-or-more spaces (for aligned columns), tabs, commas or pipes — pick whichever matches your text.
How is this different from a spreadsheet?+
There's no upload, no wizard and no row limit — paste the text and get CSV instantly, even offline.
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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