Sort CSV Rows

Sort CSV Rows lets you organize rows by any column, with options for case sensitivity and reverse sorting. Live preview, file import, and export built in.

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Options
Case sensitive
Reverse order

How to Use:

  • Paste your CSV into the Input Text area, or upload a .csv or .txt file using the Choose File button.
  • The first row is treated as a header and preserved.
  • Use the Options panel to control sorting behavior:
    • Column index: Choose which column to sort by (0 = first column).
    • Case sensitive: Respect uppercase vs lowercase when sorting.
    • Reverse order: Flip the sort result from ascending to descending.
  • Output updates live in the Sorted Output panel.
  • Below the output, the Total characters count updates as you go.
  • Use Copy Output to send the result to your clipboard.
  • Click Export to File to download a new sorted .csv file.
  • Use Clear All to reset inputs, output, filename, and toggles.

What Sort CSV Rows can do:

Sort CSV Rows helps you quickly reorder tabular data by any column alphabetically, numerically, or custom-sorted using case and direction. You might use it to sort people by name, items by category, or entries by date. No need to open spreadsheets or use scripts. It works entirely in your browser and updates instantly as you adjust. The first line is treated as a header, and every toggle lets you control exactly how sorting behaves. Whether you’re prepping data for import, cleaning an export, or just organizing rows for clarity, this tool keeps it simple and flexible.

Example:

Before:

name,age,city
Charlie,22,Chicago
Alice,30,New York
Bob,25,Los Angeles

After (sort by name):

name,age,city
Alice,30,New York
Bob,25,Los Angeles
Charlie,22,Chicago

Common Use Cases:

Use it when you need to sort CSV data without Excel, scripts, or database tools. It’s ideal for developers, analysts, or anyone working with structured data on the fly.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re prepping to sort by a specific value, Extract a CSV Column can help you review the key field first. And after sorting, run Validate CSV to make sure the order didn’t break anything.

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