CSV Column Selector
Select specific columns from your CSV file and remove the rest.
What this tool helps you do
This tool lets you keep only the CSV columns you need and remove the rest. It is useful when working with large exports that contain extra fields you do not want to keep.
Common use cases
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How to Select Columns in a CSV File
Learn how to keep only selected columns in a CSV file and remove unnecessary fields before sharing, importing, or analyzing data.
What this tool does
This tool lets you keep only the CSV columns you need and remove the rest. It is useful when working with large exports that contain extra fields you do not want to keep.
How to use it
- Upload your CSV file.
- Enter the column names you want to keep, separated by commas.
- Click the "Run tool" button.
- Download the new CSV file with only the selected columns.
Example
Input:
name,age,country,email,phone Maca,30,Brasil,maca@mail.com,123 Ana,25,Chile,ana@mail.com,456 Jose,28,Peru,jose@mail.com,789
Output:
name,country Maca,Brasil Ana,Chile Jose,Peru
Common use cases
- Remove unnecessary fields from exported reports.
- Prepare CSV files for clients or teammates.
- Simplify large datasets before analysis.
- Keep only the fields needed for another import process.
Important notes
- Enter column names separated by commas.
- Column names must match the CSV headers exactly.
- The selected columns keep the same order you entered.
FAQ
How should I enter the columns?
Use commas to separate them. For example: name,country,email.
What happens if a column does not exist?
The tool will show an error message and will not generate the output file.
Can I reorder columns too?
Yes. The output follows the order in which you list the selected columns.