Column Cutter

Extract text from specific column positions in text files.

Cut Configuration

Define the file and column range.

No file selected

Select a file and define columns to get started.

How to Use

This tool extracts specific columns from each line of the text file.

  1. Select File: Click the field above to choose a local text file.
  2. Define Range: Enter the desired start and end columns.
    • Column counting starts at 1.
    • E.g.: 1 to 10 extracts the first 10 characters of each line.
  3. Process: Click "Cut Columns".
  4. Get Result: Processed text will appear below for copying.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are text columns?

In fixed-width files (like some logs or bank reports), information is organized by character position in the line.

Which file types are supported?

Plain text files (.txt, .log, .csv, .md) and source code.

Is my data sent to the server?

No. All column cutting processing is done locally in your browser.

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