SQL to CSV Converter

Convert SQL INSERT statements to CSV format — paste SQL and get clean CSV output instantly

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CSV Output

id,name,email
1,John Doe,john@example.com

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What Is SQL to CSV Conversion?

SQL to CSV conversion transforms SQL statements — particularly INSERT statements — into comma-separated values (CSV) format. This is useful when you need to migrate database records between systems, share data with non-technical stakeholders, import data into spreadsheet applications like Excel or Google Sheets, or feed data into ETL pipelines. The converter parses SQL INSERT statements to extract column names for the CSV header row and row values for the data rows. It also supports parsing CREATE TABLE statements for schema extraction and SELECT output for tabular data. With customizable delimiter and enclosure options, you can tailor the CSV output to match your target system's requirements. This tool handles quoted strings, NULL values, and common SQL data types automatically.

How to Use This Converter

  1. Paste your SQL — Enter INSERT statements, SELECT results, or CREATE TABLE statements.
  2. Configure options — Choose delimiter (comma, tab, semicolon, pipe) and enclosure (double quotes, single quotes, or none).
  3. Review the CSV — The converted CSV updates in real time as you type or change options.
  4. Copy or download — Click Copy to copy to clipboard, or Download to save as a .csv file.

Supported SQL Formats

INSERT Statements

Parse INSERT INTO table (col1, col2) VALUES (val1, val2) to extract column headers and row data. Supports multi-row inserts.

SELECT Results

Paste the output of a SELECT query (column names followed by rows of tabular data).

CREATE TABLE Statements

Parse CREATE TABLE to generate a CSV header row with column names and types.

FAQs

Is my data sent to a server?

No. All processing is performed locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.

What SQL syntax is supported?

The parser handles MySQL/MariaDB/PostgreSQL INSERT syntax, standard CREATE TABLE, and simple SELECT output. Nested queries and complex expressions are not supported.

How are NULL values handled?

SQL NULL values are converted to empty fields in the CSV output.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes. This tool is completely free with no usage limits or registration required.

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