Presenting data clearly in text documents, README files, or terminal windows requires well-formatted tables. Our Table Beautifier takes raw CSV or JSON data and instantly generates visually appealing tables in formats like ASCII, Markdown, and custom-styled HTML.
What is a Table Beautifier?
A Table Beautifier is a formatting tool that converts raw structured data into a visual "box" format using characters. It automatically handles column alignment, padding, and borders, ensuring that your data looks organized and professional regardless of the medium it is viewed in.
Why Beautify Your Tables?
- Create readable data sections for GitHub README.md files
- Format complex data for better terminal/CLI display
- Generate clean tables for internal Slack or Discord messages
- Improve the professionalism of your technical documentation
- Fast and easy: no more manual padding and alignment
- Multiple styles: Choose from Plain, Markdown, Grid, or Fancy
How to Beautify Your Data
Paste Your Data
Input your raw CSV, JSON, or TSV data.
Select Table Style
Choose your desired output format (e.g., Markdown or ASCII Grid).
Customize Layout
Adjust alignment (Left, Center, Right) and padding.
Copy Result
Copy the beautified table to your clipboard for use.
Key Features
Multi-Format Support
Generate Markdown, HTML, ASCII, and CSV output from a single source.
Auto-Alignment
Intelligently aligns columns based on content length or user preference.
Rich Styles
Support for multiple table borders, including modern and legacy ASCII looks.
JSON to Table
Automatically flattens nested JSON into a readable tabular format.
Instant Preview
See your table update in real-time as you change styles.
Best Practices
- Use Markdown format for documentation that will be rendered on GitHub or GitLab
- Keep column headers short to avoid very wide tables that require horizontal scrolling
- Align numeric columns to the right for better readability
- Use the "Strict" ASCII style if your table will be viewed in a mono-spaced font only
Common Use Cases
Project READMEs
Adding comparison tables or features lists to your code repositories.
Tech Documentation
Creating clean API responses or configuration guides.
Software Logging
Formatting debugging data into readable tables for log files.
Social Media Sharing
Sharing structured data snippets in text-based communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it work with emojis?
Yes, our beautifier correctly calculates widths even for multi-width emojis.
Can I use it for large tables?
Yes, but very wide tables may wrap in some browsers or terminals.
Is it free?
Yes, enjoy unlimited table beautification.
Do I need an account?
No, just paste and beautify.
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