Trim TSV Columns

Trim TSV Columns lets you instantly clean up your tab-separated values by trimming whitespace and optionally removing empty fields from each row. Perfect for quick TSV formatting before analysis.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
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Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .tsv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
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Options
Remove empty columns
Trim each column
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste TSV data into the “Input TSV” box or import a file (.tsv, .txt, etc.)
  • Adjust the toggles in the Options box:
    • Remove empty columns: Deletes columns that are completely blank after trimming
    • Trim each column: Strips extra spaces from each cell
    • Maximize output: Expands the output box height
  • Click Trim to process the TSV data
  • Use Copy Output to copy cleaned data or Export to File to save as .tsv
  • Press Clear All to reset the input, output, toggles, and file import

What Trim TSV Columns can do:

Trim TSV Columns helps you clean up messy tabular data without needing a spreadsheet editor. It strips leading and trailing whitespace from each cell, which is common in copied or exported files. You can also choose to automatically remove any blank columns. The tool updates instantly as you type, so you can preview cleaned results in real time. With import, export, and a live character counter, it’s easy to keep your TSV data tidy and ready for use.

Example:

Input:

  apple\t banana \tcherry 
dog \tcat\t fish
1 \t 2 \t 3

Output (with both toggles on):

apple\tbanana\tcherry
dog\tcat\tfish
1\t2\t3

Common Use Cases:

If you’re importing data from a TSV file that has inconsistent spacing or empty values, this tool helps you clean it fast. It’s useful when prepping TSVs for scripts, APIs, or database import. You can also use it to visually declutter data before sharing or uploading it elsewhere.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

After trimming with Trim TSV Columns, try Count TSV Columns to confirm everything lines up. And if you’re about to rearrange fields, TSV Column Swapper makes it easy to shift columns around without breaking the format.