Shuffle CSV Columns

Quickly shuffle columns in a CSV file while keeping headers or key data intact. Rearrange CSV columns on the fly and export your result instantly.

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Options
Preserve Header Row
Keep First Column Fixed

How to Use:

Paste your CSV data into the Input CSV box or click Choose File to upload a .csv or other supported text-based file. The tool reads your data instantly and shows the result in the Shuffled Output box on the right.

You’ve got a few options to control how the columns are shuffled:

  • Preserve Header Row keeps your first row as column names. If toggled on, the header gets shuffled the same way as the data rows.
  • Keep First Column Fixed leaves the first column (like IDs or names) untouched while shuffling the rest. This is useful if you want to keep the primary key aligned across every row.

Click Shuffle Columns to re-randomize the order. Every shuffle uses a new randomized layout while keeping rows properly aligned.

Use Copy Output to send the new CSV to your clipboard, or Export to File to download it directly. Below the output, the Total characters counter updates live so you know how large the result is. Use Clear All to reset everything input, toggles, and results.

All settings update the output immediately, and changes to the input or toggles flash the output box to confirm it’s refreshed. No reloading or submitting needed it’s all live.

What Shuffle CSV Columns can do:

Shuffle CSV Columns lets you instantly rearrange the order of columns in a dataset while keeping rows intact. It can preserve the header row so your labels stay aligned, or fix the first column if you’ve got a key field that shouldn’t move. It also handles both plain and complex CSV formats smoothly and gives you fast export options. The tool is perfect for testing, data anonymization, or just reformatting CSVs for better layout.

Example:

Before:

Name,Age,Location
Alice,30,USA
Bob,25,UK
Charlie,35,Canada

After shuffling:

Location,Age,Name
USA,30,Alice
UK,25,Bob
Canada,35,Charlie

Common Use Cases:

You might use this to randomly rearrange columns for testing spreadsheet import tools, anonymize data by separating name and contact fields, or explore new table layouts when preparing reports. It’s great when you’re dealing with large datasets and want fast, browser-based control without needing Excel or code.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Before shuffling, Count CSV Columns helps you get a quick overview of the structure. And once the columns are randomized, Rename CSV Columns can keep everything understandable.

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