LaTeX to CSV Converter

Transform LaTeX tables into CSV files with flexible formatting options

About LaTeX to CSV Converter

Convert LaTeX tables to CSV (Comma-Separated Values) format with full control over delimiters, quotes, and formatting options. Perfect for importing academic data into spreadsheets and databases.

Key Features

  • Custom Delimiters: Comma, semicolon, tab, pipe, or any custom character
  • Quote Control: Customize quote character and escaping behavior
  • Line Endings: Choose between LF (Unix/Mac) or CRLF (Windows)
  • Header Options: Include or exclude header row
  • Proper Escaping: Automatically quotes fields containing delimiters or newlines
  • RFC 4180 Compliant: Follows CSV standard specifications
  • File Download: Save as .csv file for Excel, Google Sheets, etc.

How to Use

  1. Input LaTeX Table: Paste your LaTeX table or upload a .tex file
  2. Choose Delimiter: Select from presets or enter custom delimiter
  3. Configure Options: Set quote character, line endings, and header inclusion
  4. Review Output: The CSV updates automatically
  5. Download or Copy: Save as .csv file or copy to clipboard

Delimiter Options

  • Comma (,): Standard CSV format (most common)
  • Semicolon (;): European CSV format
  • Tab (\t): TSV (Tab-Separated Values) format
  • Pipe (|): Alternative delimiter for data with commas
  • Custom: Any character or sequence up to 5 characters

Example Conversion

LaTeX Input:

\begin{tabular}{llll}
\toprule
Name & Age & City & Department \\
\midrule
John Doe & 28 & New York & Engineering \\
Jane Smith & 34 & London & Marketing \\
\bottomrule
\end{tabular}

CSV Output (Comma delimiter):

Name,Age,City,Department
John Doe,28,New York,Engineering
Jane Smith,34,London,Marketing

CSV Output (Tab delimiter):

Name	Age	City	Department
John Doe	28	New York	Engineering
Jane Smith	34	London	Marketing

Common Use Cases

  • Excel Import: Convert LaTeX tables for Microsoft Excel
  • Google Sheets: Import academic data into Google Sheets
  • Database Import: Prepare data for SQL database imports
  • Data Analysis: Convert research tables for R, Python, or MATLAB
  • Spreadsheet Migration: Move data from LaTeX documents to spreadsheets

CSV Standards

This converter follows RFC 4180 CSV standards:

  • Fields containing delimiters, quotes, or newlines are quoted
  • Quotes within fields are escaped by doubling them
  • Each record is on a separate line
  • Optional header row as first line
  • Consistent number of fields per record

Special Character Handling

  • Delimiters in Data: Automatically quoted
  • Quotes in Data: Escaped by doubling (e.g., " becomes "")
  • Newlines in Data: Preserved within quoted fields
  • LaTeX Special Chars: Properly unescaped from LaTeX format

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your LaTeX data is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.