Convert CSV Rows to Columns

Convert CSV Rows to Columns instantly in your browser. Flip CSV data horizontally, with live preview, trim, padding, and file export options.

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Supported file types: .txt, .csv
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Options
Trim fields
Preserve header row
Fill missing cells

How to Use:

  • Paste your CSV content into the CSV Input box or upload a .csv or .txt file using the Choose File button.
  • Your CSV will update instantly in the Transposed Output box, swapping rows and columns.
  • Use the Options panel to control how the transformation behaves:
    • Trim fields: Removes extra spaces from each cell before transposing.
    • Preserve header row: Keeps the top row as a separate label set.
    • Fill missing cells: Ensures all columns stay aligned by padding short rows with empty values.
  • The output updates live as you type or toggle settings.
  • Below the output, a Total characters counter shows the size of the result.
  • Use Copy Output to copy the new CSV format to your clipboard.
  • Click Export to File to save the result as a .csv.
  • Hit Clear All to reset everything: input, output, toggles, and file label.

What Convert CSV Rows to Columns can do:

This tool lets you flip your CSV data 90 degrees turning rows into columns and columns into rows. It’s perfect for reorganizing datasets, reformatting headers, or rotating data for different systems. You can trim, pad, and customize formatting as needed. Everything happens inside your browser with no uploads or installs, so it’s fast and secure.

Example:

Before:

name,age,city
Alice,30,New York
Bob,25,Los Angeles
Charlie,22,Chicago

After:

name,Alice,Bob,Charlie
age,30,25,22
city,New York,Los Angeles,Chicago

Common Use Cases:

Ideal for reformatting exports that list records row-by-row when your target system needs data grouped in columns. Great for rotating reports, reordering spreadsheet layouts, or quick transformations during data cleanup.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Before flipping rows to columns, run Find CSV Dimensions to make sure everything lines up evenly. And once you’ve transposed it, Rename CSV Columns helps keep the new layout readable.

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