Sort CSV Columns

Sort CSV Columns lets you alphabetically reorder the columns of a CSV file. Choose ascending or reverse order, and copy or export the result instantly.

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Supported file types: .csv, .txt, .tsv, .log
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Options
Reverse order
Trim cells

How to Use:

  • Paste your CSV content into the input box, or upload a .csv or .txt file using the Choose File button.
  • The tool reads the header row and sorts the columns alphabetically.
  • Use the toggles in the Options box to control the sort:
    • Reverse order sorts Z–A instead of A–Z.
    • Trim cells removes extra spaces from headers and cells before sorting.
  • The CSV output updates live and flashes blue every time it changes.
  • Click Copy Output to copy the sorted CSV to your clipboard.
  • Press Export to File to download the result as a .csv.
  • Use Clear All to reset the input, output, filename, and toggle settings.
  • Watch the Total characters counter below the output to monitor output length.

What Sort CSV Columns can do:

Sort CSV Columns helps you reorganize spreadsheet data by column name instead of row values. Whether you’re prepping data for tools that expect a specific order, alphabetizing for clarity, or comparing field positions, this tool makes it simple. It works fully in the browser, lets you reverse the order, and gives you clean, fast exports without needing Excel or scripts.

Example:

Original CSV:

name,age,email
Alice,30,[email protected]
Bob,25,[email protected]

Sorted CSV:

age,email,name
30,[email protected],Alice
25,[email protected],Bob

Common Use Cases:

Use Sort CSV Columns when aligning field orders between datasets, cleaning exports for consistency, or simply making files easier to scan. It’s especially useful for developers and analysts who need strict column ordering in automation or imports.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

After counting, Find Incomplete CSV Records can help you catch any partial or broken rows in the total. And if things aren’t lining up, Trim CSV Columns might fix spacing issues throwing off the count.

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