Delimited Column Exporter

The Delimited Column Exporter Tool lets you extract and reformat selected columns from any delimited text file. You can define custom input and output delimiters, specify which columns to export by index, and get instant results in a clean, copyable format. It supports CSV, TSV, or any custom delimiter-based text.

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How to Use:

  1. Paste your delimited text into the input box or import a .txt file using the Choose File button.
  2. Under Options, set the Input Delimiter (e.g. , for CSV, |, or TAB).
  3. Enter the Columns to Export using zero-based indexes (e.g. 0,2 for first and third columns).
  4. Set your preferred Output Delimiter (e.g. ,, |, or any custom character).
  5. The output updates live no need to reload or press enter.
  6. Use the Copy Output button to copy results to clipboard.
  7. Click Export to File to save the result as a .txt file.
  8. Use Clear All to reset the input, output, counters, and file state.

Example:

Input:

Name,Age,Location
Alice,30,New York
Bob,25,Los Angeles
Charlie,35,Chicago

Columns to Export:
0,2

Output:

Name,Location
Alice,New York
Bob,Los Angeles
Charlie,Chicago

Common Use Cases:

This tool is useful for extracting specific fields from CSV exports, transforming tabular data into simpler formats, or preparing clean subsets of columns for reports or upload. It helps quickly isolate relevant data without spreadsheet software, especially when automating text workflows or dealing with large files.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

After exporting the columns you need, Delimited Column Deleter is useful if you want to trim the original file down even more. And if you’re prepping the output for spreadsheet use or sharing, Convert Text Columns to CSV helps lock it into a clean, structured format.

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