Delete CSV Header

Delete CSV Header instantly removes the first row from your CSV, with live preview, trimming options, file import, and copy/export features.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
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Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .log
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Options
Trim lines
Delete blank lines
Quote values

How to Use:

  • Paste your CSV data into the Input Text box or click Choose File to upload a .csv, .txt, or .log file.
  • The tool removes the first line of your input (commonly the header row) automatically.
  • The result updates live in the Formatted Output box on the right no extra steps needed.
  • Use the Options box to customize cleanup behavior:
    • Trim lines: Removes leading and trailing spaces from each row.
    • Delete blank lines: Skips any rows that are empty after cleanup.
    • Quote values: Wraps all fields in double quotes, escaping embedded quotes.
  • Below the output, the Total characters count reflects the length of your result in real-time.
  • Click Copy Output to send the cleaned CSV to your clipboard.
  • Use Export to File to download it as a .csv.
  • Click Clear All to reset the form, toggles, and inputs.

What Delete CSV Header can do:

Delete CSV Header is a quick way to remove the first row from any CSV-like file perfect for prepping raw data for database import, removing redundant header lines before concatenating multiple CSVs, or cleaning up exports before scripting. You can also choose to quote each value or trim and clean every line at the same time. It’s a handy one-step cleaner that works entirely inside your browser, meaning your data stays local and secure. The live preview helps you tweak results on the fly, with no surprises at export.

Example:

Before:

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

After:

Alice,30,New York
Bob,25,Los Angeles

Common Use Cases:

Useful when merging multiple CSV files and only the first should retain headers, or when your import system expects raw data only. It’s also helpful for trimming CSV exports before scripting, processing, or loading into a data tool.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re removing the header to reformat it, Rename CSV Columns is great for applying fresh ones. And after deletion, Validate CSV helps ensure the top row now behaves like the rest of the data.

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