Text Splitter

Convert delimited strings (comma, semicolon, etc.) into vertical lists.

Input Delimited Text
Vertical List Result

About Text Splitter & Delimiter Converter

The Text Splitter converts horizontal, character-delimited strings (such as comma-separated values, semicolon lists, or pipe-separated records) into clean vertical, line-by-line lists—and vice versa.

Key Features & Modes

  • Custom Split Delimiters: Split on commas (,), semicolons (;), pipes (|), forward slashes (/), spaces, or custom string patterns.
  • Join & Concatenation Mode: Combine vertical lists of lines back into a single delimited string with custom prefixes, suffixes, and quotes (e.g. creating SQL IN ('val1', 'val2') clauses).
  • Whitespace Sanitization: Automatically trim extra spaces around items during separation.

Developer Use Cases

  • SQL Query Construction: Transforming spreadsheet columns into formatted comma-separated lists for SQL WHERE id IN (...) filters.
  • Code Array Initialization: Converting plain text items into quoted, comma-separated JavaScript, Python, or Go array definitions.
  • Batch ID Processing: Preparing IDs for command-line arguments or API batch request payloads.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I enclose items in quotes when joining?

Yes. You can configure custom wrapper characters like single quotes, double quotes, or brackets for each item.

How does it handle escaped delimiters?

You can specify custom regex patterns to handle advanced splitting rules and ignore delimiters located inside quotes.