Data tool
CSV Column Picker
Keep only chosen columns from a table.
CSV Column Picker workspace
Workspace
CSV Column Picker
Or load a CSV / TSV file
or · local only
Handles quoted fields
Commas, tabs and pipes are detected automatically. Download the result as a file or copy it straight into your app.
The guide
By the utils.sbs team · Reviewed November 2026 · How we build and review tools
Quick answer
CSV Column Picker is a free browser-based data tool. Keep only chosen columns from a table. It runs with JavaScript locally, requires no account and does not upload your files. Open the page, add your input, adjust any options and download the result.
What is CSV Column Picker?
CSV Column Picker is a free browser-based data tool from utils.sbs. Keep only chosen columns from a table. It is built for quick, focused jobs: open the page, add your input, adjust the options and take the result with you. No account, install or server upload is required.
At a glance
| Category | Data |
|---|---|
| Input | CSV, TSV, JSON or plain text |
| Output | A CSV, TSV, JSON or plain-text file |
| Engine | JavaScript |
| Processing | In your browser |
| Price | Free |
| Account | Not required |
How CSV Column Picker works
The input is parsed with JavaScript and transformed in memory. No server round-trip is needed.
How to use CSV Column Picker
- 1Open CSV Column Picker and add your input.
- 2Adjust the options: columns to keep.
- 3Run the tool, check the preview or result, and download the output.
When to use CSV Column Picker
- Clean up a CSV before importing it into another tool.
- Convert between tabular formats such as CSV, TSV and JSON.
- Inspect or reshape a dataset without a spreadsheet app.
Inputs and options
- Columns to keep
- Set this value before running the tool.
Limitations
Malformed CSV, unusual delimiters or inconsistent columns may need cleanup before processing.
Privacy and accuracy
CSV Column Picker processes its input in the browser whenever the platform API allows it. Files and values are not uploaded to a server for processing, and the tool does not require an account. For calculations, use the result as a reference and verify important decisions against the source formula or a qualified professional. Read our methodology.
FAQ
CSV Column Picker questions
What can I do with CSV Column Picker?
Keep only chosen columns from a table. CSV Column Picker is part of the Data shelf on utils.sbs and is designed for quick, one-off tasks.
Is CSV Column Picker free to use?
Yes. CSV Column Picker is free, requires no account, and has no per-file or per-use charge.
Are my files uploaded when I use CSV Column Picker?
No. CSV Column Picker is designed to process your input locally in the browser. Files are not uploaded to a server for processing.
What formats does CSV Column Picker support?
It works with CSV, TSV, JSON and plain-text tables, and returns a downloadable data file.
Can I use CSV Column Picker on my phone?
Yes. CSV Column Picker is responsive and works in modern mobile browsers. Very large files may be limited by the device's available memory.
Keep going
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