CSV to Markdown Table Converter Convert CSV data to GitHub-flavored Markdown table format.

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CSV to Markdown Table

Convert CSV data to GitHub-flavored Markdown table format.

Paste CSV data

Paste your CSV content with column headers.

Get Markdown table

A properly formatted Markdown table appears instantly.

Use in documentation

Copy the Markdown for use in GitHub, GitLab, or any Markdown editor.

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What Is CSV to Markdown Table?

CSV to Markdown Table converts comma-separated data into GitHub-flavored Markdown table syntax. Markdown tables are widely used in README files, documentation, GitHub issues, pull requests, and static site generators. This converter creates properly formatted tables with header separators, pipe delimiters, and escaped special characters. The output is ready to paste into any Markdown document and renders correctly on GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and most Markdown processors.

Why Use CSV to Markdown Table?

GitHub-flavored Markdown compatible output.
Proper escaping of pipe characters and special Markdown syntax.
Instant conversion for quick documentation writing.
Handles CSV edge cases including multiline values.

Common Use Cases

README Documentation

Convert data into Markdown tables for GitHub README files and project documentation.

GitHub Issues

Format data as tables in GitHub issues and pull request descriptions.

Technical Writing

Create tables for technical documentation, wikis, and knowledge bases.

Static Sites

Generate Markdown tables for Jekyll, Hugo, and other static site generators.

Technical Guide

The converter generates GitHub-Flavored Markdown (GFM) table syntax. Each row is prefixed and suffixed with pipe characters (|), with pipes separating each cell. The second row contains the alignment/separator row using three dashes (---) per column.

Special Markdown characters are escaped: pipe characters (|) in cell content are escaped with backslashes to prevent breaking the table structure. Newlines within cells are replaced with HTML <br> tags, which GitHub Markdown renders correctly.

Empty cells are handled by outputting a space between pipes to maintain column alignment. If data rows have fewer columns than the header, empty cells are appended to maintain consistent column counts.

The separator row uses left alignment (---) by default. For right or center alignment, the output can be manually adjusted using :--- (left), ---: (right), or :---: (center).

Tips & Best Practices

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Pipe characters (|) in your data are automatically escaped to prevent breaking the table.
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Newlines in cell values are converted to <br> tags for GitHub rendering.
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The separator row uses left alignment by default — edit to :---: for center or ---: for right.
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Preview the output in a Markdown editor to verify formatting before committing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q Does it work with GitHub Markdown?

Yes, the output uses GitHub-Flavored Markdown table syntax and renders correctly on GitHub.

Q Can I change column alignment?

The output uses left alignment. Manually edit the separator row: :---: for center, ---: for right alignment.

Q How are pipe characters handled?

Pipe characters in cell content are escaped with backslashes (\|) to prevent breaking the table structure.

Q Does it work on GitLab and Bitbucket?

Yes, the GFM table syntax is supported by GitLab, Bitbucket, and most Markdown processors.

Q How are multiline cell values handled?

Newlines within cells are replaced with <br> tags for proper rendering in Markdown.

About This Tool

CSV to Markdown Table is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.