Can I use custom multi-character delimiters?

Yes, enter any character or sequence in the custom delimiter input.

Can I copy the output back into Excel or Google Sheets?

Yes, copy the generated TSV or CSV directly into any spreadsheet program.

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Text to Columns

Split delimited text lines into structured spreadsheet columns and JSON.

How to Use Text to Columns

1Paste your delimited data (e.g., from logs, files, or spreadsheets).
2Select your delimiter (Comma, Tab, Pipe, Semicolon, or Custom).
3Toggle 'First row is header' if your data contains column names.
4Preview the structured data grid and export as CSV, TSV, or JSON.

Key Features & Benefits

Multiple standard delimiters: Comma, Tab, Pipe, Semicolon, Space
Custom string or regex delimiter support
Optional header row extraction
Live interactive data preview table
One-click export to CSV, TSV, and JSON formats

About Text to Columns

Convert raw lists and log files into structured tabular columns. Supports commas, tabs, pipes, spaces, semicolons, or custom delimiters with live table preview and CSV/JSON export.

Unlike traditional web tools that send your personal data, uploaded photos, or sensitive text to remote cloud servers, our Text to Columns operates strictly inside your client browser sandbox. This guarantees high processing speeds without network throttling, and ensures your data privacy is completely preserved.

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Text to Columns

Split delimited text lines into structured spreadsheet columns and JSON.

Delimiter:

First row is headerTrim spaces

Delimited Text Input

Columns Preview Table4 rows • 4 columns

#	Name	Role	Department	Location
1	Alice Johnson	Software Engineer	Engineering	San Francisco
2	Bob Smith	UI Designer	Product	New York
3	Charlie Brown	Project Lead	Management	London
4	Diana Prince	DevOps Specialist	Infrastructure	Toronto

How to Use Text to Columns

1Paste your delimited data (e.g., from logs, files, or spreadsheets).
2Select your delimiter (Comma, Tab, Pipe, Semicolon, or Custom).
3Toggle 'First row is header' if your data contains column names.
4Preview the structured data grid and export as CSV, TSV, or JSON.

Key Features & Benefits

Multiple standard delimiters: Comma, Tab, Pipe, Semicolon, Space
Custom string or regex delimiter support
Optional header row extraction
Live interactive data preview table
One-click export to CSV, TSV, and JSON formats

About Text to Columns

Convert raw lists and log files into structured tabular columns. Supports commas, tabs, pipes, spaces, semicolons, or custom delimiters with live table preview and CSV/JSON export.