CSV file extract

d9780

I downloaded a CSV file and when I try to extract the file it says 'cannot open files in archives ". Can anyone please assist?

d9780

d9780
Do I need a file manager other than the default "files folder"?

thmf

d9780 A CSV file is a plain text file. It's not an archive, so it can't be extracted. You can rename it to "something.txt" from "something.csv" and open it with any text editor.
For example, BeauTyXT app from Accrescend App Store from GrapheneOS App Store should open this file just fine if you rename the file extension from .csv to .txt

Since it's a CSV (coma-separated values) file, the more visually appealing way to open it would be using any spreadsheet capable software, like LibreOffice or MS Excel. This file format uses comas as delimiters for columns, hence the recommendation.

secrec

You need to install a program that can open csv files, like a text editor.

d9780

Thanks Much!
I have notepad free, but it asks where to extract to and takes me back to downloads folder/doesn't give me the option to open in notepad free. Was it that I didnt chose notepad free when I downloaded it? I think I chose catima from the list (IDK what catima is but I think I selected it).

d9780

Should I download acrobat?

Novalissoide

thmf rename it to "something.txt" from "something.csv"

Or even "something.csv.txt' from "something.csv"
This way it get easier to remember the original extension afterwards.

horde

You can download any of these then try to open the CSV file

https://f-droid.org/packages/at.tomtasche.reader/

https://f-droid.org/packages/org.documentfoundation.libreoffice/

https://github.com/ONLYOFFICE/documents-app-android/

thmf

horde Though these are all valid options, I'd still recommend going with BeauTyXT from Accrescent App Store, since the app was created by a member of GrapheneOS team with security in mind. If the OP's need for this task is a one time thing, this will be a better way, as it eliminates an enormous codebase unnecessary attack surface.