Delimited Column Extractor
Extract specific columns from CSV, TSV, or custom delimited datasets. Reorder columns, change output delimiters, and filter data with ease.
How to Use Delimited Column Extractor
- Paste Tabular Data: Paste CSV, TSV, or pipe-delimited text into the input workspace.
- Select Columns: Enter the column index numbers you want to extract (e.g. 1, 3 for columns 1 and 3).
- Choose Delimiters: Specify the input delimiter (comma, tab, semicolon) and desired output delimiter.
Key Features & Capabilities
- Multiple Delimiters: Supports Comma (CSV), Tab (TSV), Semicolon, Pipe (|), Space, or any custom symbol.
- Column Reordering: Rearrange column order simply by changing the index order (e.g. 3, 1, 2).
- Delimiter Conversion: Simultaneously extract columns and convert from CSV to TSV or pipe format.
- 100% In-Browser Privacy: Your text never leaves your device or touches an external server.
Common Use Cases
- Database Export Cleaning: Extract only user emails and IDs from full database customer dump files.
- Spreadsheet Preparation: Isolate specific numerical columns from reports before importing into analytics tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are column numbers 1-indexed or 0-indexed?
- Columns are 1-indexed for convenience: column 1 represents the first column.
- Can I extract columns separated by tabs?
- Yes, select Tab as your delimiter or type \t into the custom delimiter box.
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