.csv CSV document
Text & source code
| MIME type | text/csv |
|---|---|
| Description | CSV document |
| Acronym | CSV – Comma Separated Values |
| Category | Text & source code |
| Based on | text/plain |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .csv file?
A .csv file is a “CSV document” (MIME type text/csv). CSV stands for Comma Separated Values.
How do I open a .csv file?
With any text editor – Notepad++, Visual Studio Code, or gedit and vim on Linux. The file contains readable text, possibly source code or configuration.
How can you tell a genuine .csv file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.csv shows the guessed type.
Which format is .csv based on?
Technically a .csv file is a subtype of “Plain text document” (text/plain), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .csv?
The MIME type is text/csv. In the Apache web server: AddType text/csv .csv; in nginx: types { text/csv csv; }.