Want to import data from CSV file to SQLite?
Try Withdata FileToDB, a desktop CSV to SQLite converter for Windows, MacOS, and Linux, Convert CSV to SQLite, Easy and Fast.
- Can run in GUI mode, Step by Step, just a few mouse clicks.
- Can run in Command line, for Scheduled Tasks and Streams.
- Convert locally and privately, avoid uploading large or private CSV file(s) to online services.
- Support Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Import data from CSV file to SQLite
Login to SQLite -> Choose CSV file -> Set SQLite table -> Import CSV to SQLite
Choose SQLite and logon.
Click “Wizard – 1 File To 1 Table” at task dialog.
Select the “CSV” file type.
then show the wizard.
1. Open a CSV file.
Support large ( > 4GB ) CSV file.
Here is the file’s content.
2. Select a SQLite table and config fields.
3. Preview data will be in SQLite table.
4. Import CSV data to SQLite.
View imported data in SQLite table
Import CSV to SQLite in command line
Save “CSV to SQLite” session, then you can:
- Import CSV to SQLite in Windows command line.
- Import CSV to SQLite in Linux command line.
- Import CSV to SQLite in macOS command line.
Set scheduled tasks for importing CSV to SQLite
You can schedule and automate this “CSV to SQLite” conversion task by:
- Save session and create .bat (Windows) or .sh (Linux/macOS) file for “CSV to SQLite” conversion.
- Set scheduled task for “CSV to SQLite” conversion.
FAQ
What is Withdata FileToDB?
How long does it take to import CSV data to SQLite?
Is it safe to import CSV data to SQLite using FileToDB?
Can I import CSV data to SQLite on Linux, Mac OS?
Can I import CSV data to SQLite in command line?
More about Withdata FileToDB – CSV to SQLite converter
Download Withdata FileToDB
See Video: Import data from CSV file into SQLite table in a few clicks
See also:
CSV → SQLite reference
Type mapping
| Value kind | in CSV | in SQLite |
|---|---|---|
| Int | 1234 | INTEGER |
| Bigint | 9007199254740993 | INTEGER |
| Decimal | 1234.56 | NUMERIC |
| Float | 1.234e+10 | REAL |
| Text | quoted only when it contains a comma or a quote | TEXT |
| Long text | must be quoted; line breaks inside force multi-line records | TEXT |
| Date | 2026-09-18 | TEXT |
| Datetime | 2026-09-18 14:30:00 | TEXT |
| Binary | not representable - base64 or hex string | BLOB |
| Boolean | TRUE / FALSE, or 1 / 0 depending on the writer | INTEGER |
| JSON | the whole JSON value quoted, with internal quotes doubled | TEXT |
Dialect differences
CSV is a file format and SQLite is a database server, so the target has to be told the types the file never carried - the rows below are where the two sides diverge.
| Property | in CSV | in SQLite |
|---|---|---|
| port | — | (file-based) |
| identifiers | Double quotes; a literal quote is doubled ("" ) | "double quotes" or [brackets] |
| row limit | — | LIMIT n |
| dates | Conventional text: 2026-09-18 or 2026-09-18 14:30:00 | TEXT (no date type) |
| long text | — | TEXT |
| binary | Not supported | BLOB |
| separator | Comma "," | — |
| encoding | No declaration - UTF-8 works only with a BOM | — |
| typing | None - every field is text | — |
| shape | Flat table, optional header row | Tables of rows and columns |
| ceiling | No formal limit; row count bounded by memory | — |
Command line
| Side | Command |
|---|---|
| SQLite | sqlite3 .dump |
| SQLite (load) | .import (sqlite3) |
Convert your data online, free
Free in-browser converters for CSV, Excel, JSON, XML and SQL: Withdata Online Data Conversion. Large files, batch conversion or scheduling? See the offline desktop apps, or browse all data conversion tools.
