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CSV Column Extractor

Select and export only the columns you need from a CSV file.

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What is Column Extractor?

The CSV Column Extractor lets you cherry-pick specific columns from a CSV file and export them as a new CSV, keeping only the data you need.

How it works

The tool parses the header row and presents each column as a clickable pill. Selected columns are extracted and reordered in the output.

  1. Paste CSV. Paste or drop your CSV file.
  2. Select columns. Click the column name pills to toggle which ones to keep.
  3. Copy or download. Get the CSV with only your selected columns.

Examples

Reduce a wide dataset

Extract just 'name' and 'email' from a 30-column CSV export.

Common mistakes

Forgetting to select columns

You must click at least one column before output is generated.

Alternatives

Spreadsheet column hiding

Export to a spreadsheet and delete unwanted columns manually.

Frequently asked questions

Does the output preserve column order?

Yes — columns appear in the same order as the original CSV.

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