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Delimited Text Extractor
Extract one column from delimited text without opening a spreadsheet.
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Client-Side Processing
Input Data Stays on Device
Instant Local Execution
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Buy me a coffeeWhat is Delimited Text Extractor?
Delimited Text Extractor reads rows separated by newlines and cells separated by a delimiter such as comma, tab, semicolon, pipe, whitespace, or a custom token. It returns the selected column as a clean line-by-line list.
How to Use Delimited Text Extractor
1
Paste delimited text.
2
Choose the delimiter and column number.
3
Adjust trimming, duplicate, and sort options.
4
Copy or download the extracted column.
Common Use Cases
- Extracting one CSV column from exported data.
- Pulling email addresses from a table.
- Converting a TSV column to a plain text list.
- Cleaning pipe-delimited log data.
Example Input and Output
CSV
name,email
Ada,ada@example.comColumn 2
email
ada@example.comFrequently Asked Questions
Are quoted CSV values supported?
Yes. Double-quoted cells and escaped double quotes are handled for normal CSV-style input.
Is the text uploaded?
No. Extraction runs locally in your browser.
Are column numbers zero-based?
No. Column 1 is the first column, Column 2 is the second column, and so on.
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