CSV to Plain Text Converter
Strip a CSV down to plain, readable text. Convert rows into a simple list — row per line, one cell per line, or space-joined — then copy or download. No structure, no quotes, just text.
A live table preview of your data appears here.
This page outputs plain text — use the Plain text style menu to choose row-per-line, one-cell-per-line or space-joined.
Convert CSV into plain, raw text
When you want a CSV as plain text or raw text — to read it, paste it into a message, or feed a tool that does not understand CSV — this converter removes the table structure and gives you clean lines of text.
Paste or upload the CSV; it is parsed properly (quoted fields and commas handled) and then flattened into the plain-text style you pick. Nothing is uploaded, and you can copy the result to your clipboard or download it as a file.
Want a downloadable .txt that keeps a delimiter? Use CSV to TXT. Need a specific separator? See CSV to delimited text.
How to use it
Paste or upload
Add your text or drop a file — it is read locally in your browser, never uploaded.
Preview & adjust
Check the live table and the row / column counts, then tweak the delimiter or options if a column looks off.
Copy or download
Grab the result with Copy or Download. You can reopen recent conversions from this device too.
Input and output example
CSV stripped to plain text; choose one cell per line for a flat list.
name,city
Ada,NY
Lin,LAname city
Ada NY
Lin LAThree ways to flatten a CSV
Pick the plain-text shape that matches what you will do with it.
Row per line
Each CSV row becomes one line, with values joined by a single space. This is the most natural “just make it readable” option and is great for quick scanning or pasting into an email.
One cell per line
Every value lands on its own line, turning a table into a single flat list. Useful when you need to process values one at a time, build a checklist, or paste a column somewhere that expects line-separated input.
Space-joined
Similar to row-per-line but emphasises a simple, delimiter-free look. Choose this when you want the words without any commas, tabs or pipes at all.
Encoding and special characters
UTF-8 is preserved, so accents and non-Latin characters stay intact. Because plain text has no quoting, values are written exactly as they are — ideal for human reading, though for re-import you may prefer a delimited format.
Tips and edge cases
- For re-importing later, a delimited format keeps columns; plain text is best for reading.
- Use Copy to drop the text straight onto your clipboard.
- Need the table back? Use Swap or the text to CSV tool.
When plain text is the right call
Plain text is the lowest-common-denominator format: every editor, terminal and chat box accepts it. That makes this conversion handy for quick sharing, comparing two datasets line by line, or feeding a script that reads standard input. Remember that flattening discards the column structure, so keep the original CSV if you will need to re-import the data into a spreadsheet later.
CSV to Plain Text Converter — FAQ
Does it keep the delimiter?
No — plain text removes separators. If you need a delimiter, use CSV to TXT or CSV to delimited text instead.
Can I output one value per line?
Yes. Choose the one cell per line style to stack every value on its own line.
Can I copy the result?
Yes, use the Copy button, or Download to save a text file.
Is my data uploaded?
No, conversion happens entirely in your browser.