CSV File Extension

CSV file extension is created by Developer, also known as Comma Separated Values File. CSV has been classified as Data Files. You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open CSV files in OpenOffice Calc program.

Comma Separated Values File Type

What is a CSV File Type?

The CSV data exchange format is supported by a large number of personal, commercial and scientific programs. The format is particularly useful for transferring tabular data between programs due to its wide support.

It is also useful to transfer saved data in a proprietary format, such as a .XLSX file, to another program that does not support the XLSX format. For example, you can export thousands of contacts from an email service to a CSV file and then import the file to an organizer; addresses or another email service.

Free online CSV Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .CSV (Comma Separated Values File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to CSV, merge, split and compare the CSV files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

CSV Converter

Open CSV

Edit CSV

Compare CSV Files

Merge CSV Files

Split CSV Files

CSV Metadata Viewer

CSV Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Comma Separated Values File .CSV File Extensions while opening the .CSV files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open CSV Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Comma Separated Values File on your system such as OpenOffice Calc.
2. Associate default Openoffice Calc OpenOffice Calc program for *.csv (Comma Separated Values File) files.
   
   

   Associate CSV Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.CSV (e.g example.csv) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Openoffice Calc OpenOffice Calc program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .csv files.
   
   

   Associate CSV Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.CSV (e.g example.csv) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Openoffice Calc OpenOffice Calc program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .OpenOffice Calc extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related CSV File Extensions

CSV default file extension is .CSV and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for CSV File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the CSV files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open CSV File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Microsoft Access 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Aspose Aspose.Total for .NET 16.3.0 for Windows	Commercial	Aspose
	ACD Systems Canvas X 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	Altium Designer 18 for Windows	Commercial	Altium
	Microsoft Excel 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper 16 for Windows	Commercial	Blue Marble Geographics
	Gnumeric 1 for Windows	Open Source	Gnumeric
	Seavus iMindQ 6 for Windows	Commercial	Seavus
	LibreOffice 6 for Windows	Open Source	LibreOffice
	Wolfram Research Mathematica 9 for Windows	Commercial	Wolfram Research
	Microsoft Notepad 1903 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft
	Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Kofax OmniPage ULTIMATE 19 for Windows	Commercial	Kofax
	FileMaker Pro 17 for Windows	Commercial	FileMaker
	Corel Quattro Pro 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Golden Software Surfer 13 for Windows	Commercial	Golden Software
	IMSI TurboPDF 7 for Windows	Commercial	IMSI
	TatukGIS Viewer 4 for Windows	Freeware	TatukGIS
	Golden Software Voxler 3 for Windows	Commercial	Golden Software
	Microsoft Word 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft WordPad 6 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft
	Microsoft Works 9 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Kingsoft WPS Office 2019 for Windows	Freeware	Kingsoft

Open CSV File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Google Drive 2020 for MacOs	Freeware	Google
	Microsoft Excel 365 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft Excel for Mac 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Seavus iMindQ 6 for MacOs	Commercial	Seavus
	LibreOffice 6 for MacOs	Open Source	LibreOffice
	Wolfram Research Mathematica 9 for MacOs	Commercial	Wolfram Research
	Planamesa NeoOffice 2017 for MacOs	Commercial	Planamesa
	Apple Numbers 4 for MacOs	Commercial	Apple
	Microsoft Office 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	FileMaker Pro 17 for MacOs	Commercial	FileMaker
	Apple TextEdit 1.15 for MacOs	Bundled	Apple
	Microsoft Word 365 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Kingsoft WPS Office 2019 for MacOs	Freeware	Kingsoft

Open CSV file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Gnumeric 1 for Linux	Open Source	Gnumeric
	LibreOffice 6 for Linux	Open Source	LibreOffice
	Wolfram Research Mathematica 9 for Linux	Commercial	Wolfram Research
	OpenOffice Calc 000 for Linux	Free	OpenOffice Calc
	Kingsoft WPS Office 2019 for Linux	Freeware	Kingsoft

Open CSV file on Web

	Software	License	Developer
	Google Drive 2020 for Web	Freeware	Google
	FreshBooks 000 for Web	Free Trial	FreshBooks

Open CSV file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	Seavus iMindQ 6 for iOS	Commercial	Seavus
	MobiSystems OfficeSuite Pro 8 for iOS	Commercial	MobiSystems

Open CSV file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	Seavus iMindQ 6 for Android	Commercial	Seavus
	SoftMaker Office HD PlanMaker BASIC 2016.7 for Android	Freeware	SoftMaker
	MobiSystems OfficeSuite Pro 8 for Android	Commercial	MobiSystems
	Kingsoft WPS Office for Android 12 for Android	Freeware	Kingsoft

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About CSV - Comma Separated Values File

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