Delete Empty TSV Lines

Delete Empty TSV Lines removes blank or whitespace-only lines from tab-separated data instantly. Clean up your TSV file with live results and export options.

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Supported file types: .txt, .tsv, .csv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
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Options
Trim whitespace
Treat lines with only spaces/tabs as empty
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste your tab-separated values into the Input TSV box or import a file using Choose File
  • Adjust the toggles in the Options box:
    • Trim whitespace: Trims each line before checking if it’s empty
    • Treat lines with only spaces/tabs as empty: Removes lines that contain no actual content
    • Maximize output: Expands the output display for easier viewing
  • Click Clean to remove empty lines
  • Use Copy Output or Export to File to save your cleaned TSV
  • Hit Clear All to reset everything

What Delete Empty TSV Lines can do:

Delete Empty TSV Lines helps you instantly remove unwanted empty lines from TSV files. You can define what “empty” means using the provided toggles, so it works for both truly blank lines and those that just contain whitespace or tabs. This tool updates in real time, keeps your data structure intact, and runs completely in your browser. Whether you’re prepping TSVs for import, scripting, or visualization, it keeps your files tidy.

Example:

Input:

apple	banana	cherry

		
dog	cat	fish
1	2	3

Output:

apple	banana	cherry
dog	cat	fish
1	2	3

Common Use Cases:

Use this tool to sanitize TSV data before importing it into spreadsheets, scripts, or databases. It’s especially helpful for cleaning up export artifacts or user-generated content where blank lines break processing.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

After cleaning with Delete Empty TSV Lines, try Count TSV Rows to double-check how much data you actually kept. And if you’re prepping for edits, View and Edit TSV gives you a quick way to make tweaks right in the browser.

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