How to Extract Specific Columns From a CSV
Published September 18, 2026 · 2 min read
A CSV export often has far more columns than you actually need for a given task. This tool lets you specify exactly which columns to keep, by name, producing a smaller, focused file.
Try CSV Column ExtractorSteps
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Open the CSV Column Extractor tool
Go to the column extractor.
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Paste or upload your CSV
Provide the full dataset.
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Enter the columns you want
List the column names to keep, in the order you want them.
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Download the result
Get a CSV with only your chosen columns, in your specified order.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — the output follows the order you list the column names in, regardless of their original order in the source file.
You'll get a clear indication that the column wasn't found, rather than a silently incomplete result.
Column names are matched to make this straightforward and forgiving of minor case differences between what you type and the actual header.
Because extraction runs instantly, this is a fast way to prep a focused, minimal CSV before importing it somewhere with strict column requirements.