Delete First CSV Line

The Delete First CSV Line tool instantly removes the top row of any CSV content, ideal for trimming headers or unwanted metadata from spreadsheet exports.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
No file chosen
Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .tsv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
Total characters: 0

How to Use:

  • Paste your CSV content into the input box, or import a file using the Choose File button.
  • The tool will instantly remove the first line from your input (usually the header).
  • Watch the output update live it flashes a blue border whenever it changes.
  • Use the Copy Output button to copy the result to your clipboard.
  • Click Export to File to download the cleaned CSV as a .txt file.
  • Use Clear All to reset both input and output areas and the character count.
  • Below the output, check the live Total characters count for reference.

What Delete First CSV Line can do:

This tool deletes just the first line of your CSV usually the header. It works entirely in your browser with no upload or reload, and it supports text-based file formats including CSV, TXT, JSON, XML, and more. When you load in a file or paste raw data, the first line vanishes immediately, and you’re left with clean, ready-to-use content. You also get built-in export, copy-to-clipboard, and live counting. Use it when you want to clean up CSVs before further processing or analysis.

Example:

Before:

name,age,city
Alice,30,New York
Bob,25,Los Angeles
Charlie,28,Chicago

After:

Alice,30,New York
Bob,25,Los Angeles
Charlie,28,Chicago

Common Use Cases:

Need to get rid of headers fast? Delete First CSV Line is perfect for stripping titles from CSVs when you’re combining files, preparing data for APIs, or doing cleanup before conversion. It’s super quick and totally offline no risk, no hassle.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re just trying to remove headers, Rename CSV Columns can reapply new ones afterward. And if you’re processing batches, Slice CSV lets you chop off any range of rows, not just the first.

Related Tools