Converters
List Converter
Convert a simple list between lines, commas, semicolons, and pipes with optional trimming, deduplication, and sorting.
About this tool
When to use it
Convert a simple list between lines, commas, semicolons, and pipes with optional trimming, deduplication, and sorting.
How to use it
Select the source and destination separators before pasting. Enable cleanup options deliberately, then convert and inspect the item count and ordering. Use a record converter when the source has quoted cells or multiple columns.
Guide updated . Examples checked against this implementation.
Worked examples
Deduplicate a comma list
Input
red, blue, red; From: comma; To: newline; Trim and unique: onExpected output
red
blueTrimming happens before exact duplicate removal. Without sorting, the first occurrence determines each retained item's position.
Errors and unsupported input
"New York, NY",BostonThis is quoted CSV, not a simple delimiter list. Use a CSV-aware parser so the embedded comma stays inside its field.
Continue this workflow
- JSON to CSV Converter: Export structured JSON records with actual CSV quoting.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Will conversion preserve blank list positions?
No. Empty items are filtered out. Keep the original if positional blanks carry meaning.