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LaTeX to CSV Converter

Transform LaTeX tables into CSV files with flexible formatting options

LaTeX Input

Delimiter Presets

CSV Output

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.