Delete Empty TSV Columns

Delete Empty TSV Columns directly in your browser. Instantly remove columns that contain no data from your tab-separated content and export the result.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
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Supported file types: .tsv, .txt, .csv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .html, .htm
Total columns removed: 0
Options
Trim fields
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste your tab-separated data into the TSV Input box.
  • Or click Choose File to import a .tsv, .txt, or similar plain-text file.
  • Enable Trim fields to remove whitespace before checking for emptiness.
  • Use Maximize output to expand the output preview area.
  • Click Convert to scan and remove columns that are empty across all rows.
  • Use Copy Output to copy the cleaned data or Export to File to save it.
  • Hit Clear All to reset all fields and start fresh.

What Delete Empty TSV Columns can do:

Delete Empty TSV Columns lets you clean up messy TSV files by removing columns that contain no actual data. Whether you’re cleaning exports, logs, or TSV data from user input or sensors, this tool quickly identifies and removes unused columns especially useful for trimming large, sparse datasets before analysis or import. The preview updates instantly, and you can export the cleaned version with one click.

Example:

Input:

Name	Age	City	Notes
Sean	32	London	
Jane	29	Paris	
Raj	41	Mumbai

Output:

Name	Age	City
Sean	32	London
Jane	29	Paris
Raj	41	Mumbai

Common Use Cases:

Use Delete Empty TSV Columns when you’re prepping data for import into databases, analysis tools, or spreadsheets and want to eliminate useless columns. It’s perfect for tidying survey results, analytics exports, and bulk user data where empty fields often show up.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

After running Delete Empty TSV Columns, use Count TSV Columns to confirm how many are left. And if you’re prepping the file for a different layout, TSV Column Swapper helps you reorder everything with just a few clicks.

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