TSV Column Swapper

The TSV Column Swapper Tool lets you quickly exchange two columns in tab-separated value (TSV) data. Swap columns by name or index, trim values, preview live results, and export your updated TSV instantly.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
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Supported file types: .tsv, .txt
Rows: 0, Columns: 0
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 two columns to swap:
    • If Header Row Present is ON, enter column names (e.g., Math, Science).
    • If OFF, enter column indexes (e.g., 1, 2; note that 0 = first column).
  3. Toggle Trim Whitespace to remove extra spaces from cells.
  4. Click Swap Columns to update the output instantly.
  5. Use Copy Output or Export to File to save your result.
  6. Click Clear All to reset everything.

What TSV Column Swapper Tool Can Do:

  • Swaps any two columns in a TSV by name or position.
  • Works with or without headers.
  • Automatically trims whitespace and manages empty values.
  • Supports live preview with flashing output and a row/column counter.
  • Easily import, update, and export TSV data.

Example:

Input TSV:

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

Swapping Math and Science results in:

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

Common Use Cases:

Use this tool to rearrange columns in TSV datasets before analysis, update exported reports, correct column order for imports, or align data structure for visual formatting. It’s especially useful for working with plain-text files from spreadsheets or databases.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

After swapping columns in your TSV data, TSV Column Replacer can help tweak the contents without shifting the structure again. And if you’re prepping for export, TSV Column Exporter gives you a clean way to pull only the fields you need from the updated layout.

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