# Markdown Table Generator Generate formatted Markdown tables from CSV, JSON, or array data with alignment, header styles, width control, and merge hints > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/markdown-table-generator - **Category:** Text Processing - **Keywords:** markdown, table, csv, json, array, generator ## Overview The Markdown Table Generator allows you to instantly convert raw CSV, JSON, or array data into clean, formatted Markdown tables with customizable alignment, header styles, and column widths. ## Inputs - **Input Data** (textarea): Paste CSV, JSON array, or JSON object data here... - **Input Format** (select) - **Delimiter** (select) - **First Row Is Header** (checkbox) - **Column Alignment** (select) - **Header Style** (select) - **Column Widths (Optional)** (text): Example: 12, 20, 10 or \[12,20,10\] - **Merge Cell Ranges (Optional)** (textarea): Example: A2:A4 merged as Category B2:C2 merged as Summary - **Include Merge Hints** (checkbox) - **Pad Columns** (checkbox) ## When to use - Converting structured data from spreadsheets or APIs into documentation-ready Markdown. - Standardizing table formatting across technical README files or project wikis. - Adding complex table layouts with specific alignment and merge hints to your Markdown content. ## How it works - Paste your raw data into the input field and select the format (CSV, JSON, or Auto-detect). - Customize your output by selecting header styles, column alignment, and enabling padding. - Optionally define specific column widths or merge ranges to refine the table structure. - Copy the generated Markdown code directly for use in your documentation or web projects. ## Use cases - Creating technical documentation tables from database query results. - Formatting project status reports or task lists for GitHub or GitLab repositories. - Transforming JSON API responses into readable tables for internal team wikis. ## Frequently asked questions ### What input formats are supported? The tool supports CSV, JSON arrays, and JSON objects. ### Can I control the alignment of columns? Yes, you can set alignment to left, center, or right, or choose auto-detect. ### How do I handle merged cells in Markdown? While standard Markdown does not support native cell merging, this tool provides 'Merge Hints' that you can include as notes below your table. ### Can I change the appearance of the header row? Yes, you can choose between plain, bold, code, or uppercase styles for your headers. ### Is it possible to set specific column widths? 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Perfect for cleaning up text files that have encoding issues, fixing CSV imports, and preparing data for processing. Features: - Detect and remove UTF-8 BOM (EF BB BF) - Detect and remove UTF-16 BOM (FE FF or FF FE) - Detect and remove UTF-32 BOM (00 00 FE FF or FF FE 00 00) - Support multiple input formats - Visual BOM character display - Detailed detection report - Support for batch text processing Common Use Cases: - Fix CSV file import errors - Clean up text file encoding issues - Prepare data for JSON parsing - Fix XML parsing problems - Resolve API data encoding conflicts - Standardize text data format ## Samples - [CSV Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/csv-samples): Sample CSV files with various data types, sizes, and complexity levels - [Python Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/python): Essential Python code examples and Hello World demonstrations - [PDF Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/pdf-samples): Generated PDF samples from tools dated 2026-02-01 to 2026-02-10 - [Markdown Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/markdown-samples): Markdown format examples from simple to complex document structures ## Related content - [Documentation Authoring, Review, and Publishing](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/documentation-authoring-publishing): Extract source material from code, PDF, or HTML, then assemble, review, preview, and export a publishable documentation set. - [Markdown Writing and Publishing Workflow](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/markdown-utility): Clean Markdown structure, review links, merge files, preview the result, translate articles, and export publishable HTML, PDF, slide, text, or JSON deliverables.