Custom Delimiter Column Extractor

Extract specific columns from text separated by custom delimiters (pipe |, semicolon ;, colon :, etc.).

How It Works & Processing Standards

Extract specific columns from text separated by custom delimiters (pipe |, semicolon ;, colon :, etc.).

Your input data is never sent to any server and is securely processed on your device.

Current Limits

  • Desktop max file size: 50MB
  • Mobile max file size: 20MB

Custom Delimiter Column Extractor is a 100% free, browser-based online utility. All calculations and file conversions run locally inside your browser (Local-First) without sending data to remote servers, keeping your documents and inputs strictly private.

How to Use Custom Delimiter Column Extractor

  1. 1
    Paste DSV TextEnter custom-delimited tabular text.
  2. 2
    Set Delimiter & ColumnsSpecify the separator character and columns to extract.
  3. 3
    Copy ResultExport the extracted columns.

Examples

Extract from Pipe-Separated Table
Input: id|name|role 1|Alice|Admin
Result: Extract [name]: name Alice

Common Use Cases

  • Extracting user fields from Linux /etc/passwd colon-delimited files
  • Filtering European semicolon-delimited CSV financial files
  • Extracting metrics from pipe-delimited database log tables

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I use any custom character as a delimiter?

Yes, any single character or multi-character delimiter string can be used.

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