Table CSV Encoding
Preview a Markdown table as CSV, choose its delimiter and save a separate UTF-8 file.
How to export Markdown tables as UTF-8 CSV
As of October 2026, Obsidian Bases can export a view as CSV. For a Markdown pipe table, copy the cells into CSV manually or use Table CSV Encoding. The plugin previews a separate file before saving.
Background
A pipe table stores Markdown text, while CSV needs field separators and quoting rules. Choose the method that matches your source data before changing its format.
3 ways to do it
Write CSV manually
Copy cell values into comma-separated records. Put fields containing commas, quotes or line breaks in double quotes, and double quotes inside a quoted field.
- limits
- You must transfer the cells and check row lengths yourself. CSV quoting does not choose a text encoding for you.
Export a Bases view
If your data is already in a base, open its results menu and choose Export CSV. This exports the current view.
- limits
- A base view represents files and properties. This action is not a Markdown pipe-table scanner.
Table CSV Encoding from this site
Select a Markdown table, then choose comma, semicolon or tab. Set the UTF-8 byte order mark and header options before saving a separate file. Tested on desktop only.
- limits
- The scanner requires three hyphens per separator cell and rejects notes above 2,097,152 characters. Markdown formatting stays as cell source text.
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Use Table CSV Encoding
Open a Markdown note with a pipe table.
Run Export a Markdown table as CSV.
Choose the table and delimiter.
Set the byte order mark and header options.
Inspect the preview and save the CSV file.
Common questions
Does the byte order mark change my cell values?
No. It adds an encoding marker at the start of the file. The preview hides that marker and names the selected mode.
Why does a table with two hyphens fail to export?
The Obsidian formatting guide permits two hyphens in a separator cell. This plugin requires at least three. Add a third hyphen to each separator cell, then reopen the preview.
Can I export tables inside callouts?
Yes. The scanner removes quote markers from its parsing copy. It leaves the source note unchanged and keeps the table cell text.
Sources
- CSV record and quoting rulesrfc-editor.org
- Bases views and CSV exporthelp.obsidian.md
- Obsidian table syntaxhelp.obsidian.md
- Table CSV Encoding sourcegithub.com
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