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SQL Insert to CSV converter

Convert SQL Insert to CSV free, right in your browser. Paste your SQL Insert input below and press Convert. You get a clean RFC 4180 CSV file that opens in Excel or Google Sheets. No sign-up, and nothing is ever uploaded.

SQL Insert input

Paste your SQL Insert below, then press Convert.

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How the conversion works

Paste your SQL Insert on the left and press Convert. The tool first parses the SQL Insert (tokenizing each INSERT INTO statement and decoding quoted strings, NULLs and numbers) into an internal table of rows and columns, then writes it out as CSV (quoting cells per RFC 4180). If the input cannot be parsed you get a plain-English error instead of a broken file.

Where this comes in handy

People reach for this converter when migrating database dumps or seed data and a spreadsheet-friendly file is needed. Because everything runs locally in your browser, it is also handy for quick one-off migrations without installing database tools or writing throwaway scripts.

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SQL Insert to CSV FAQs

How are quoted strings and NULL handled?
Single-quoted strings with '' escapes, double-quoted identifiers, TRUE/FALSE and NULL are all understood, and numbers stay numeric in the output.
Does it support INSERTs from mysqldump?
Yes. Standard mysqldump INSERT INTO ... VALUES tuples parse fine. Trailing clauses like ON DUPLICATE KEY UPDATE are skipped once the values are read.
Does the CSV include a header row?
Yes. The first line holds the column names, followed by one line per data row.
How are commas inside cells handled?
Cells containing commas, quotes or line breaks are wrapped in double quotes per RFC 4180, so Excel and Google Sheets open the file cleanly.
Is there a size limit?
No hard limit, but very large pastes (tens of megabytes) can slow down the browser tab. For huge inputs, split them into smaller chunks.
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