CSV
A plain-text data format that stores tabular records as rows and fields, commonly separated by commas.
General information
- Format name
- Comma-Separated Values
- Extension
.csv- MIME type
text/csv- Category
- data
- Data type
- Text
Common uses
Spreadsheet data
Data exports
Database imports
Reports
Tabular datasets
Related formats
Technical resources
| Resource | Publisher | Link |
|---|---|---|
| RFC 4180 — Common Format and MIME Type for CSV Files | RFC Editor | Open resource ↗ |
Record information
- Verified
- October 3, 2026
- Last updated
- October 3, 2026