.CSV File Extension
Full form: Comma-Separated Values
What is a .csv file?
A plain text table where each line is a row and values are separated by commas. Files that end with .csv belong to the data family of file types, so your computer links them with a suitable program automatically.
Where is .csv used?
Exporting contacts, student lists, bank statements and database data. Because the format is so common, almost every modern device and software understands it.
Examples of .csv file names
students.csv
How to open a .csv file
You can open it with: Excel, Google Sheets, Notepad. If it does not open, check that the file is not damaged and that you have downloaded it fully; also confirm that the extension was not renamed by mistake.
Quick tips
Never rename a file just to change its extension, because that does not convert the data inside. Use a proper converter or the Save As / Export option. Keep a backup copy of important data files before editing them.