CSV File Description

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CSV File Summary

The CSV File Extension has one primary file type, Comma Separated Values File format, and can be opened with eleven distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Excel software). CSV files are traditionally categorized as Data Files.

Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems can be used to view CSV files. Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. CSV files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

If you would like to learn more about CSV files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic CSV file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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Types of CSV Files


Main CSV Affiliation

.CSV
File Ext:.csv
File Type:Comma Separated Values File

The CSV file is a comma separated values file commonly used by spreadsheet programs. CSV contains plain text data sets separated by commas with each new line. The files are often opened by spreadsheet programs to be organized into cells or used for transferring data between databases. It's also helpful for transferring data saved in a proprietary format, such as a .XLSX file, into another program that does not support the XLSX format.

Programmer: Unknown Developer
Division:Data Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.csv

Software Programs That Open The Comma Separated Values File:


Microsoft Excel by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android

Apache OpenOffice by Apache Software Foundation

Windows
Mac
Android
Linux

LibreOffice by The Document Foundation

Windows
Mac
iOS
Linux

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
Linux

Intuit Quicken by Quicken

Windows
Mac

FreshBooks by FreshBooks Company

Web

NeoOffice by Planamesa Software Inc.

Mac

Sage One by Sage

Web

Intuit QuickBooks Pro by Intuit, Inc.

Windows

Corel Quattro Pro by Corel

Windows

GenScriber by Interscape

Windows
Mac
Linux

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CSV Demand


Top Mobile Device Brands

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)

Operating System Rank

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


CSV File Complications


Frequent CSV Opening Issues

Microsoft Excel Removed

You attempt to load your CSV file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The CSV File Extension". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Excel for %%os%% installed. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the CSV file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your CSV, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Incorrect Microsoft Excel Version

Your Comma Separated Values File file is incompatible with Microsoft Excel because you might have the wrong version installed. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Excel from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. This problem is predominately due to having a Comma Separated Values File file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Excel than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Right-clicking on your CSV, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Conclusion: The majority of CSV file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Excel version installed.


Associated Difficulties Loading CSV Files

Although you might already have Microsoft Excel or another CSV-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Comma Separated Values File files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading CSV files, other external issues might be to blame. Other contributing causes:

  • CSV file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the CSV file inside the Windows Registry
  • Defective install of a CSV program, such as Microsoft Excel
  • File corruption affecting your CSV file
  • CSV file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your CSV file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Comma Separated Values File file

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