TSV (Tab-Separated Values) is a plain text format where each row is a line and columns within each row are separated by tab characters. It is similar to CSV but uses tabs instead of commas, avoiding the need to escape commas in data values.

How do I extract specific columns from TSV data?

Select 'Extract columns', enter the column numbers you want (e.g. 1,3,5), and click Run. Column numbers start from 1.

TSV Column Tools - Free Online Tab-Separated Data Editor

How to Use tsv-column-tools

Paste your tab-separated data - one row per line, values separated by tabs - into the input area.
Adjust any available options shown - the output updates as you type.
The result updates instantly - no submit button required for most operations.
Click Copy or Download to take the output to your next step.

TSV Column Tools allows you to manipulate tab-separated data with precision. Whether you need to extract specific columns from a massive dataset or reorder fields for a different application, this free online tab-separated data editor handles it instantly. Simply paste your data and select the columns you need - no complex spreadsheet software required.

Advanced TSV Data Manipulation

This TSV column extractor is built for speed, making it an essential utility for developers and data analysts. You can delete columns, transpose rows and columns, or generate quick column statistics in seconds. The tool handles large inputs entirely in your browser, ensuring your private data never leaves your machine while you perform bulk column operations.

Extract specific columns by number (1-indexed)
Delete unwanted columns to clean up datasets
Transpose TSV rows and columns for better visualization
View unique value counts and basic statistics per column
Zero server-side data transmission for maximum security

Frequently Asked Questions

What does tsv-column-tools do?

tsv-column-tools extract, reorder, delete columns and transpose tsv data.

What input does tsv-column-tools accept?

Paste text directly into the input field, or type your data. Most operations handle Unicode, special characters, and multi-line inputs without issue.

How large an input can I process?

There is no hard limit imposed by this tool. Very large inputs (multi-MB text) process within your browser's available memory. For files larger than 50 MB, a command-line tool may be faster.

Can I download the output?

Yes - every output panel includes a Copy to Clipboard button and a Download as file option. Outputs are saved as plain text or the appropriate file format for the operation.

Whether you are cleaning up a log file or preparing a migration script, this free online TSV column tools utility provides instant, accurate results.

TSV Column Tools online

Extract, reorder, delete columns and transpose TSV data - runs in your browser