How much data can you store in CSV?

Can CSV hold more than 1 million rows?

CSV files have no limit of rows you can add to them. Excel won't hold more that the 1 million lines of data if you import a CSV file having more lines. Excel will actually ask you whether you want to proceed when importing more than 1 million data rows.

Is CSV a good way to store data?

It's probably the worst storage format if you don't plan to view or edit data on the fly. If you're storing large volumes of data, opting for CSVs will cost you both time and money. Today you'll learn about five CSV alternatives. Each provides an advantage, either in read/write time or in file size.

How do I open a 4gb CSV file?

To be able to open such large CSV files, you need to download and use a third-party application. If all you want is to view such files, then Large Text File Viewer is the best choice for you. For actually editing them, you can try a feature-rich text editor like Emacs, or go for a premium tool like CSV Explorer.

How do I open a CSV file with more than 1 million rows?

This works by loading data into Data Model, keeping a link to the original CSV file. This will allow you to load millions of rows. Here's how to do it. Navigate to Data >> Get & Transform Data >> From File >> From Text/CSV and import the CSV file.