AI CSV Viewer
Open and analyze CSV files with our AI-powered viewer. Ask questions in plain English and get instant insights from your data.
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CSV Viewer Features
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Your AI data copilot that helps you explore CSV files in seconds

Ask Questions Naturally
Simply ask Nova AI questions about your CSV data in plain English and get insights without writing code.
Data Exploration
Explore your CSV data through natural conversations and discover interesting patterns.
Smart Data Understanding
Nova AI examines your CSV file structure and helps identify potential patterns and relationships.
How to view CSV files online
- Upload your CSV file by clicking the "Open CSV file" button or dragging and dropping it into the upload area.
- Once uploaded, your data will be displayed in an interactive grid where you can scroll through rows and resize columns.
- Use the filter controls to narrow down your data by applying filters to multiple columns simultaneously.
- Sort your data by clicking on any column header.
- For advanced analysis, use the SQL editor to write custom queries on your CSV data, including complex filtering and advanced operations like multi-column sorting.
- Ask questions about your data in plain English using our AI assistant to get instant insights without writing complex queries.
- When you're done analyzing, you can export your data or filtered results in various formats.
Our online viewer works directly in your browser with no software installation required.
How to view CSV files in Python
Here are three effective ways to view CSV files in Python using different libraries. Each approach has its own advantages depending on your specific needs and file sizes.
Viewing CSV files with Pandas
Pandas provides a straightforward approach for viewing files and works well for most common data tasks:
First, we need to install pandas
Then we can load and view the csv file
Viewing CSV files with DuckDB
DuckDB is an in-process SQL OLAP database that's perfect for larger files and analytical workloads:
First, we need to install duckdb
Then we can query the csv file directly
Viewing CSV files with ClickHouse
ClickHouse is a high-performance column-oriented database system that's excellent for large-scale data processing:
First, we need to install clickhouse-connect
Then we can load and query the csv file