Convert CSV to Markdown table on Mac
Select the CSV files in Finder, press ⌥ F, choose Markdown table and press Return. FileFlip saves each Markdown table next to its original and works without an internet connection.
How to convert CSV to Markdown table with FileFlip
Select the CSV files
In Finder or on the Desktop. One file, or a whole folder with ⌘ A.
Press ⌥ F
FileFlip opens next to the selection and lists the formats it can make from CSV. Type “Markdown table” to jump to it.
Choose Markdown table and press Return
The Markdown table files appear next to the originals with the same names. The CSV files stay as they are.
CSV and Markdown table
CSV has no structure beyond rows and columns, which code and config files often need. A Markdown table pastes straight into a README, wiki or notes app.
What changes when you convert
- The result is a table you can paste into a README, wiki or notes app.
| Property | CSV | Markdown table |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Moving tables between spreadsheets, databases and tools | Tables in README files, wikis and notes |
| Opens in | Excel, Numbers, Google Sheets and most databases | Any text editor; GitHub and many note apps show it as a table |
| File extension | .csv | .md |
| In FileFlip | Opens and saves | Saves |
Other ways on a Mac
Here’s what you can do with what’s already on your Mac.
No built-in converter
macOS doesn’t include an app that converts CSV to Markdown table, and Numbers can’t save Markdown table. The usual alternative is a short script.
Questions about CSV and Markdown table
Can I convert many CSV files at once?
Yes. Select them all in Finder, press ⌥ F and choose Markdown table. Progress moves to the menu bar, so you can close the panel and keep working.
Where is the Markdown table file saved?
Next to the original, with the same name and the .md extension. The CSV file isn’t changed. In Settings you can choose a different folder instead.
Can I convert Markdown table back to CSV?
No. FileFlip saves Markdown table files but doesn’t open them.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. FileFlip converts files on your Mac and works with the internet turned off.
Convert a folder of data files at once
FileFlip also handles images, camera raw files, video, audio, PDFs and documents. Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Coming soon for Mac