Convert Columns to Text

Strip extra spacing and convert aligned tables back into CSV, simple text, or code.

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Convert Columns Back to Text Instantly

Have you copied a table from a website, PDF, or terminal output and ended up with weird spacing? Our Convert Nice Columns to Text tool fixes that instantly. It collapses extra spaces and converts aligned columns into clean CSV, pipe-delimited, or standard text formats.

Perfect For

  • • Data Cleaning: Prepare copied tables for Excel or database import.
  • • Log Parsing: Convert fixed-width log files into structured CSVs.
  • • Code Formatting: Remove excessive indentation or alignment padding.
  • • Legacy Data: Modernize old mainframe reports or terminal outputs.

Key Features

  • • Smart Detection: Intelligently identifies column gaps (spaces or tabs).
  • • Flexible Output: Convert to Comma, Pipe, Semicolon, or custom separators.
  • • Zero Privacy Risk: All processing happens locally in your browser.
  • • Drag & Drop: Easily handle large files without copy-pasting.

How to Flatten Text Columns

  1. Paste Aligned Text: Input your text with aligned columns (using spaces or tabs).
  2. Choose Gap Type: Select what separates your columns (usually "2 or more spaces").
  3. Select Output: Choose your desired separator (e.g., Comma for CSV).
  4. Download: Get your cleaned, structured data file.