Count CSV Columns

Count CSV Columns and detect row inconsistencies fast. View how many columns each row contains with live preview and export-ready output.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
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Supported file types: .csv, .txt, .tsv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
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Options
Trim fields
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste your CSV data into the CSV Input box or upload a .csv, .txt, or other plain text file using Choose File.
  • Enable Trim fields to remove extra spaces around each value before counting columns.
  • Use Maximize output to expand the preview area for easier reading.
  • The tool displays how many columns are in each row, updating live and flashing on changes.
  • Click Copy Output to copy the summary, or Export to File to download the report.
  • The Total characters counter shows the size of your summary.
  • Press Clear All to reset the input, file, toggles, and output.

What Count CSV Columns can do:

Count CSV Columns quickly analyzes your file and shows how many columns exist in each row. It’s perfect for catching broken rows, inconsistent structure, or malformed data in a spreadsheet. The summary updates live, works entirely in-browser, and highlights column counts line by line so you can spot problems immediately.

Example:

Input:

Name,Age,City  
Alice,30,New York  
Bob,27  
Charlie,33,Sydney

Output:

Line 1: 3 columns  
Line 2: 3 columns  
Line 3: 2 columns  
Line 4: 3 columns

Common Use Cases:

Use Count CSV Columns to validate the structure of a CSV before importing, find rows that are missing or have extra fields, or review exported files for consistency. It’s especially useful when working with large datasets, logs, or scraped text where column mismatches can cause issues downstream.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

After counting columns, it’s smart to run Find CSV Dimensions to get the full picture of your file’s structure. And if something’s off, Trim CSV Columns can clean up trailing junk that might be throwing the count off.

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