Remove Empty Rows from CSV
Clean up blank rows from CSV and Excel files automatically. Get a compact, analysis-ready dataset.
What this tool does
Empty rows sneak into spreadsheets from manual editing, system exports, and copy-paste operations. They inflate row counts, break loops, and confuse analytics tools. Tabular finds and removes every empty row with a single upload.
Problems it solves
- Exported reports with blank separator rows
- Manually edited spreadsheets with gaps
- Form submissions with skipped entries
- Data with empty rows between sections
- CSV files with trailing blank lines
Example
Two empty rows removed.
Before
| Name | |
| Alice | alice@example.com |
| Bob | bob@example.com |
After
| Name | |
| Alice | alice@example.com |
| Bob | bob@example.com |
Frequently asked questions
What counts as an empty row?
A row where every cell is empty or contains only whitespace. You can also adjust the threshold to remove rows where most (but not all) cells are empty.
Is the header row affected?
No. The header row is always preserved, even if it would technically qualify as empty.
Can I remove rows that are partially empty?
Yes. Set the empty threshold to something less than 100% to remove rows where, say, 80% of columns are empty.
Does it work on XLSX files?
Yes. Upload CSV or XLSX and download in either format. Tabular handles the conversion automatically.
Is this free?
Yes. Remove empty rows is available on the free plan for files up to 5 MB.
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