Rotate CSV Columns

Rotate CSV Columns left or right with one click. Shift column positions in your CSV, trim fields, and export the result instantly with live preview.

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Supported file types: .csv, .txt, .tsv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
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Options
Trim fields
Maximize output
Rotate Direction:

How to Use:

  • Paste your CSV content into the CSV Input box or upload a file using Choose File. Supported formats include .csv, .txt, and other plain text types.
  • Use the Trim fields toggle to remove extra spaces from each value before rotating.
  • Choose the Rotate Direction:
    • Rotate Left moves the first column to the end.
    • Rotate Right moves the last column to the beginning.
  • Enable Maximize output to expand the preview area for better visibility.
  • The Rotated Output updates live and flashes whenever changes are made.
  • Click Copy Output to copy the rotated CSV or Export to File to download it.
  • The character count below the output updates live.
  • Press Clear All to reset all input, toggles, and file selections.

What Rotate CSV Columns can do:

Rotate CSV Columns is a quick way to rearrange your column order without manually editing headers or rows. Whether you’re prepping data for import, adjusting layouts, or troubleshooting formatting issues, you can shift column positions instantly and export the updated result. It works right in your browser with live preview and clean formatting controls.

Example:

Input:

Name,Age,City,Country  
Alice,30,New York,USA  
Bob,27,London,UK  
Charlie,33,Sydney,Australia

Rotate Left Output:

Age,City,Country,Name  
30,New York,USA,Alice  
27,London,UK,Bob  
33,Sydney,Australia,Charlie

Rotate Right Output:

Country,Name,Age,City  
USA,Alice,30,New York  
UK,Bob,27,London  
Australia,Charlie,33,Sydney

Common Use Cases:

Use Rotate CSV Columns when your columns are in the wrong order, need to shift fields for downstream tools, or just want to reorganize a spreadsheet quickly. It’s great for reordering exports, tidying test data, or viewing content from a different angle.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re switching things around, Swap CSV Columns is good for quick pairwise changes. And after rotating, give Visualize CSV a go to spot patterns or outliers in the new layout.

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