.csv
Comma-Separated Values
Spreadsheets·text/csv
What is a .csv file
A plain-text table format where each line is a row and commas separate the columns.
How to open a .csv file
Microsoft ExcelGoogle Sheetsany text editorLibreOffice Calc
Extension
.csv
Category
Spreadsheets
MIME
text/csv
Other Spreadsheets formats
FAQ — .csv
What is a .csv file?
.csv is a Comma-Separated Values. A plain-text table format where each line is a row and commas separate the columns.
What program opens a .csv file?
.csv files open with: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, any text editor, LibreOffice Calc.
What is the MIME type of .csv?
The MIME type of .csv is "text/csv" — the identifier browsers and servers use for this format.