Randomize TSV Columns

Randomize TSV columns online. Paste or upload tab-separated values and shuffle columns instantly. Keep headers in place and export results.

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Supported file types: .tsv, .txt
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Options
Keep header row
Trim each cell
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste TSV data into the Input TSV box or upload a .tsv or .txt file using Choose File.
  • Turn on Keep header row if your first line contains column labels that should stay fixed.
  • Use Trim each cell to remove extra spaces from each value before shuffling.
  • Enable Maximize Output to expand the result panel for wider datasets.
  • Click Randomize to shuffle the column order.
  • Use Copy Output to copy the result or Export to File to download the new TSV.
  • Press Clear All to reset everything and start fresh.

What Randomize TSV Columns can do:

Randomize TSV Columns lets you shuffle the order of columns in any TSV dataset. You can lock the header row in place or include it in the shuffle. It’s perfect for obfuscating data, testing column-insensitive systems, or generating random variants of datasets. You can trim values, preview the result instantly, and export the final version. All processing happens in your browser no uploads, no delay.

Example:

Input:

id	name	age	city
1	Alice	30	NY
2	Bob	25	LA
3	Charlie	35	SF

Output (shuffled):

city	id	age	name
NY	1	30	Alice
LA	2	25	Bob
SF	3	35	Charlie

Common Use Cases:

Use Randomize TSV Columns to anonymize datasets, stress-test import systems, or prepare randomized TSV files for tutorials or workshops. It’s great for developers, data scientists, and educators who want a quick and safe way to shuffle structured data.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

After using Randomize TSV Columns, Display TSV Statistics helps you confirm the new structure still makes sense. And if you need to undo or manually tweak the order, TSV Column Swapper gives you full control.

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