Delete Empty CSV Lines

Delete Empty CSV Lines removes blank rows or rows with only empty fields. Live preview, file import, trimming options, and export included.

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 fields
Only remove fully empty lines
Ignore first row

How to Use:

  • Paste your CSV content into the CSV Input box or upload a .csv, .txt, or .log file using the Choose File button.
  • The tool scans your input for empty rows and removes them automatically.
  • Use the Options box to control what gets removed:
    • Trim fields: Removes leading/trailing spaces before checking if a line is empty.
    • Only remove fully empty lines: Keeps lines with partial data (like ,,value) unless they’re completely blank.
    • Ignore first row: Skips the header row when checking for emptiness.
  • The cleaned result appears instantly in the Cleaned Output panel on the right.
  • A Total characters counter shows how long your output is.
  • Use Copy Output to copy the cleaned CSV to your clipboard.
  • Use Export to File to download the result as a .csv.
  • Click Clear All to reset everything: inputs, file name, and all toggles.

What Delete Empty CSV Lines can do:

This tool strips out blank lines in your CSV, whether they’re truly empty or just full of commas and spaces. You can choose whether to trim values, protect your header, and decide how aggressive the cleaning should be. It’s great for prepping files for upload, import, or automation scripts that break on blank lines. It runs entirely in your browser and updates live no install needed and no data ever leaves your machine.

Example:

Input:

name,age,city
Alice,30,New York

,,
Bob,25,Los Angeles
   ,  ,   
Charlie,22,Chicago

Output:

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

Common Use Cases:

Use this when cleaning up exported data that contains blank rows or lines with only commas. It’s perfect for avoiding errors during CSV imports or ensuring clean file formats before sharing with clients or teammates.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Run Analyze CSV first to check if any lines are truly empty or just filled with delimiters. And once you’ve cleared them out, Validate CSV makes sure nothing important got dropped by mistake.

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