Comma Separated List to Column (CSV) Online

Use this free online tool to convert a comma-separated list into a neatly organized column. Whether you're preparing data for spreadsheets, cleaning up text for readability, or converting formatted strings into line-by-line entries, our tool gets the job done quickly and accurately.

What Does This Tool Do?

The Comma Separated List to Column Converter transforms text formatted in a single line with commas into a vertical column, placing each item on its own line. It’s useful for reversing the CSV format back into a column format that can be more readable, sortable, or usable for data manipulation tasks.

Whether you're a developer, marketer, teacher, or analyst, converting comma-separated values (CSV) into columns can help you better organize and repurpose your data.

Why Convert a Comma List into a Column?

For Excel & Google Sheets: Paste data directly into spreadsheets without manual editing.
Data Cleanup: Organize messy CSV files for easier reading or processing.
Database Imports: Some software or scripts require line-separated values, not comma lists.
Content Creation: Convert tags, keywords, or email lists into vertical format for copying and reusing.
Development: Reformat configuration values for use in multi-line arrays or loops.

How to Use the Tool

Paste your comma-separated list into the input field.
Click the “Convert” button or watch the live preview.
Copy the result: each item will be placed on a new line.
Paste the output into Excel, Notepad, VSCode, or wherever needed.

This tool trims unnecessary spaces, handles trailing commas, and ignores empty values to produce clean column output.

Example Input and Output

Input (Comma Separated):

Apple, Banana, Orange, Mango

Output (Column):

Apple Banana Orange Mango

The result is ideal for importing into spreadsheet rows or transforming text into structured formats.

Typical Use Cases

Email Lists: Format CSV email strings into one-per-line for outreach or import.
Programming: Convert strings into arrays, options, or test inputs.
Writing: Clean up bullet points or phrase lists for better readability.
Marketing: Organize long keyword lists or hashtags for SEO analysis.
SQL/Database Admins: Paste converted values into query builders or data seeders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What happens to extra spaces?

A: Extra whitespace after commas is automatically trimmed so your list is clean and accurate.

Q: Does this work with semicolons?

A: This version is focused on commas, but support for semicolons and custom delimiters is coming soon.

Q: Is the data processed locally?

Yes! Your data never leaves your device. All transformations happen directly in your browser for privacy and speed.

Q: Can I reverse the operation?

Yes! Check out our Column to Comma Separated List tool for the inverse operation.

Start Converting Now

Paste your comma-separated list into the box above and instantly get a clean, one-per-line column output. It’s the fastest way to transform text-based data into a format that’s easy to scan, sort, and reuse across applications.

Whether you're formatting data for import, sharing a cleaned-up list with teammates, or organizing notes—this tool saves time, avoids errors, and works perfectly in any modern browser.