You have a folder full of CSV files, and the next person in line needs them as Excel sheets, SQL scripts or DBF tables. Opening each one by hand and re-saving it takes hours. Uploading large files to an online converter is slow, and you may not want your data leaving your PC anyway. Advanced CSV Converter is an offline Windows tool that does this conversion in a few steps, including for whole folders at once.
Quick facts
- Version: 7.99
- Platform: Windows XP through Windows 11
- Price: $39.95 license; registered users get future versions and upgrades free
- Trial: free trial version, no credit card or email address required
- Interfaces: graphical wizard and command line
Key features
Convert CSV to more than ten formats
The program converts to DBF (dBase III/IV, Visual FoxPro), XLS and XLSX, XML, JSON, SQL, HTML, RTF, PRG, plain text, fixed-width text and TSV. The steps are the same whichever format you pick.
Convert a whole folder of CSV files in one go
Point the program at a folder and it scans it and converts every CSV inside to the format you chose. This is the feature to look at if you have hundreds of files waiting.
Export only the columns and rows you need
You can select fields and records to transfer, or use a filter to convert only the parts of a file that match your criteria.
Automate conversions from the command line
Command line support lets you run conversions automatically, with output in the format you prefer. The same tool also has a plain graphical interface for occasional use.
Handle large files and different encodings
The vendor lists support for files over 4 GB, for CSV, TSV and PSV input, and for both local encodings and Unicode. It needs no third-party libraries.
Who it's for
- Database users who turn CSV exports into SQL scripts for MySQL or Oracle.
- People preparing data in Excel who have too many files for Excel's own import.
- Anyone producing JSON or XML input for web apps.
- Anyone making HTML or RTF reports from CSV data.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Works offline, so large files don't need uploading anywhere.
- Batch conversion of whole folders.
- Many output formats, including legacy DBF variants.
- Free trial with no sign-up.
- Updates are free for registered users.
Cons
- Windows only.
- It is a converter, not a CSV editor.
- The trial is a limited version, so you need a license for full use.
What users say
From the customer reviews on the vendor's page: "This is the only CSV converter that correctly converts my files to DBF format. I can recommend this app." (Mike Job, United States)
FAQs
Can it convert many CSV files at once?
Yes. Give it a folder and it converts every CSV file in it to the selected format.
Can I convert only part of a file?
Yes. You can pick specific fields and records, or filter the data before export.
Can I script it?
Yes. It supports command line operation for fully automatic conversion.
Does it work on older Windows?
It runs on Windows versions from XP up to Windows 11.
Can I try it first?
Yes. A free trial version is available, and it needs no credit card or email address.
System requirements
Windows XP to Windows 11. It needs no third-party libraries.