I will parse, validate, and transform your custom data files
About this Gig
Do you have a custom text or structured data file that needs to be parsed, validated, or converted into a cleaner format?
I can build a Python-based solution for documented or understandable file formats such as:
- Custom text and line-based files
- Delimited files such as CSV, TSV, pipe or semicolon separated data
- Key-value formats
- Fixed-width text files
- JSON and XML
- Excel files
Depending on your package, I can:
- Parse and extract structured records
- Validate required fields and values
- Normalize dates, numbers, identifiers, and text
- Convert data into CSV, Excel, JSON, or another agreed format
- Detect invalid or incomplete records
- Produce clear error or exception reports
- Build a reusable Python parser for recurring files
For custom formats, please provide documentation or representative sample input together with the expected output.
This service is intended for structured text and business data files. Binary reverse engineering, undocumented proprietary formats, API integrations, and full system integrations require a custom quote.
If you are unsure whether your format is suitable, message me before ordering.
Technology:
Excel
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Python
FAQ
What file formats can you work with?
I can work with CSV, TSV, Excel, JSON, XML, fixed-width files, key-value files, and many custom text-based formats.
Can you parse a proprietary or custom format?
Yes, if you provide documentation or representative sample input together with the expected output structure.
Do I receive the Python source code?
Source code is included with the Standard and Premium packages. The Basic package includes the converted output only.
Can the parser process files repeatedly?
Yes. The Premium package is intended for reusable workflows and can include batch processing, configuration, validation, error reporting, and documentation.
Can you reverse engineer an unknown binary file format?
Not as part of the standard packages. Binary or undocumented proprietary formats require separate review and a custom quote.
Who runs the parser after delivery?
Standard and Premium include source code, instructions, and testing against agreed sample files. You run the parser in your own environment. Deployment, scheduling, Docker, server setup, or integrations are not included and require a custom quote.

