CSV Cleaner FAQ and Quick Checklist

2026-02-28

CSV Cleaner FAQ and Quick Checklist

Use this guide when a spreadsheet export needs quick cleanup before import, upload, or analysis.

What this tool is best for

  • Normalizing CSV, TSV, and delimiter-based exports
  • Removing duplicate rows before imports
  • Converting semicolon or tab files into cleaner CSV output

Quick answers

Is this tool free?

Yes. Tiny File Tools supports browser-based workflows without account signup.

Are files stored?

Files are processed temporarily and deleted automatically after processing.

How do I get better results?

Use auto-detect first, keep the header row when your file has column names, and choose the output delimiter your next system expects.

Quick checklist before you click submit

  • Confirm the source file uses a consistent delimiter.
  • Decide whether the first row is a header.
  • Choose the right output delimiter for the destination app.

Quick checklist after download

  • Open the cleaned file in a text editor or spreadsheet.
  • Confirm the columns still line up correctly.
  • Check that duplicates were removed as expected.

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