TSV Column Exporter

The TSV Column Exporter Tool allows you to extract specific columns from a tab-separated file using column names or indexes. Supports live preview, custom formatting, file import/export, and quick cleanup with trimming options.

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Supported file types: .tsv, .txt
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Options
Header Row Present
Trim Whitespace

How to Use:

  1. Paste your TSV data into the Input TSV field or import a .tsv or .txt file.
  2. Enter the names or indexes of the columns you want to export in the Columns to Export field:
    • Use names (e.g., Name,Science) if Header Row Present is ON.
    • Use indexes (e.g., 0,2) if headers are not present (0 = first column).
  3. Toggle Trim Whitespace to clean up each cell value.
  4. Click Export Columns to instantly generate the output.
  5. Use Copy Output or Export to File to save the result.
  6. Click Clear All to reset everything.

What TSV Column Exporter Tool Can Do:

  • Extracts selected columns from tab-separated data.
  • Supports both column headers and index-based access.
  • Offers whitespace trimming for clean output.
  • Displays live preview and row/column count.
  • Provides import, export, and instant copy options.

Example:

Input TSV:

Name	Math	Science  
Alice	85	90  
Bob	88	76  
Charlie	90	88

Columns to Export:

Name,Science

Result:

Name	Science  
Alice	90  
Bob	76  
Charlie	88

Common Use Cases:

Use this tool to extract only the relevant columns from large TSV datasets perfect for reporting, filtering, integration, or data migration. It’s ideal for removing unnecessary fields before sharing or importing tabular data.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Once you’ve exported the columns you want from your TSV file, TSV Column Deleter is a solid follow-up if you need to clean up what’s left behind. And if you’re handing off the data to someone using different tools, TSV Delimiter Changer makes it easy to switch formats without breaking anything.

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