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List Converter

Convert a simple list between lines, commas, semicolons, and pipes with optional trimming, deduplication, and sorting.

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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.

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Worked examples

Deduplicate a comma list

Input

red, blue, red; From: comma; To: newline; Trim and unique: on

Expected output

red
blue

Trimming happens before exact duplicate removal. Without sorting, the first occurrence determines each retained item's position.

Errors and unsupported input

"New York, NY",Boston

This is quoted CSV, not a simple delimiter list. Use a CSV-aware parser so the embedded comma stays inside its field.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Will conversion preserve blank list positions?

No. Empty items are filtered out. Keep the original if positional blanks carry meaning.