Delimited Column Extractor

How to Extract and Reorder Columns from CSV/Text

Data processing often requires extracting specific fields from large datasets. Whether you're working with CSV files, server logs, or custom-delimited text, the Delimited Column Extractor is designed to simplify this process. It acts like a powerful visual version of the Unix cut command or the "Text to Columns" feature in spreadsheet software, but completely in your browser.

Key Features

• Flexible Delimiters: Handle standard CSVs (comma), TSVs (tab), pipe-separated values, or define your own custom delimiter.
• Precise Extraction: Select columns by index (e.g., 1, 3) or range (e.g., 2-5). You can even reorder columns by specifying them in your desired order (e.g., 3, 1, 2).
• Data Cleaning: Automatically remove duplicate rows and sort the output alphabetically with a single click.
• Format Conversion: Change the output separator. For example, convert a CSV to a Pipe-delimited list instantly.

Common Use Cases

1. Extracting Email Addresses: Upload a CSV user export and extract just the "Email" column to create a mailing list.
2. Analyzing Log Files: Parse server logs to extract timestamps and error messages, ignoring other noisy data.
3. Reformatting Data: Swap "First Name, Last Name" to "Last Name, First Name" by reordering the columns.

Frequently Asked Questions