Column Extractor — Free Online Tool

Extract a single column from delimited (CSV/TSV) text lines. Column Extractor is a free online tool from the ToolsRift Text Tools collection. It runs entirely in your browser — nothing to install, no signup, and your data never leaves your device.

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How to use Column Extractor

  1. Open the Column Extractor above — it loads instantly, no account needed.
  2. Enter or upload your input. Everything is processed locally on your device.
  3. Get your result immediately and copy or download it with one click.

Frequently asked questions

Which delimiters are supported?

Comma, tab, semicolon, pipe, space, or any custom delimiter you type.

How do I pick the column?

Enter the 1-based column number. Column 1 is the first field on each line.

What if a line has fewer columns?

Lines missing that column produce an empty result on their own line, keeping row alignment intact.

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