Delimiter converter
Switch between commas, tabs, pipes, and custom separators. Clean up a list and get it into the format your next task needs.
Advanced formatting
Fields are flattened into a list. Values containing the output separator are quoted to preserve their contents.
How to change a text delimiter
- Paste the text and choose its current input separator.
- Choose the output separator. Set trimming, duplicate removal, quotes, and sorting as needed.
- Review the live result, then copy it or download a text file.
Example input
alpha|beta|gamma
Example output
alpha,beta,gamma
Common questions
What is a delimiter?
A delimiter is a character or sequence that separates values in text. CSV uses commas, TSV uses tabs, and other formats use pipes or semicolons. A separator tells a parser where one field ends and the next begins.
Can I use a custom delimiter?
Yes. Choose Custom for the input or output separator and enter one or more characters. The input delimiter must not be empty.
Will this preserve a spreadsheet table?
This tool flattens fields into a list. To preserve rows and column names when converting a table, use the CSV to JSON converter. Quoted CSV fields can contain commas, line breaks, or escaped double quotes.
Does the converter upload my text?
No. Delimiter conversion runs locally in your browser. Copy and download also operate on the result in your current browser session.