Split CSV into Multiple Files Online

Split CSV into Multiple Files Online

Split large CSV and TSV files into multiple smaller files by row count or file count. Process multi-gigabyte datasets that exceed Excel's row limit while preserving column headers, UTF-8 BOM, and original character encoding. All processing runs locally in your browser with no server uploads, software downloads, or Python/PowerShell scripts required.

How to Use
STEP1

Select a CSV File

Drag and drop your CSV or TSV file (.csv, .tsv) onto the page, or click "Select File" to load it.

STEP2

Configure Split Mode & Headers

Select "Split by Rows" or "Split by Files", then enter a custom value or click a preset chip (10,000 to 1,000,000 rows). Keep "Add header to 2nd file onwards" enabled to include column headers in every split file.

STEP3

Split and Download

Click "Split File" to process the data in your browser. Once complete, click "Download" on individual parts or "Bulk Download" to save all files as a single ZIP archive.

Features

Process Multi-GB CSVs Without Freezing

Divide multi-gigabyte CSV files that exceed Excel's capacity without crashing or freezing your browser. Instead of loading the entire file into memory at once, the tool streams and parses data in 10 MB chunks.

100% Local Processing — No Server Uploads

Your files never leave your computer. All parsing, line counting, and ZIP creation happen locally inside your browser's memory. Your CSV data is never uploaded to any external server.

Binary Slicing Preserves Original Encoding

Supports UTF-8, Windows-1252 (ANSI), ISO-8859-1, Shift-JIS, and other encodings. Because the tool slices raw byte streams directly without re-encoding, special characters and accents never get corrupted.

RFC 4180 Compliant for Multi-Line Cells

Accurately detects line breaks and commas enclosed in double quotes ("). Multi-line text fields stay intact without splitting rows mid-record or shifting columns.

Automatic Header Insertion & UTF-8 BOM

Automatically prepends single or multi-row column headers to the 2nd and subsequent output files. For UTF-8 CSVs with a Byte Order Mark (BOM), the BOM is copied to every part so Excel opens them without encoding issues.

Split by Row Count or File Count with Presets

Divide CSVs by a fixed number of rows per file or into an equal number of output files. Use the one-click preset chips (10,000 to 1,000,000 rows, or 2 to 20 files) to configure common limits in seconds.

Ideal For

Batch Imports into CRMs, ERPs & Databases

Break large data exports into smaller CSV chunks that fit upload row or size limits in Salesforce, HubSpot, Shopify, or SQL databases—with column headers retained in every file for immediate import.

Opening CSVs Beyond Excel's 1,048,576-Row Limit

Divide multi-million-row CSV exports into 100,000- or 500,000-row files so you can open, filter, and build pivot tables in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets without truncated rows.

Evenly Splitting CSVs by Target File Count

Automatically calculate row distribution and divide CSV files evenly into a specified number of parts without knowing total row counts in advance.

Splitting Large CSVs Without Python, PowerShell, or Desktop Apps

Avoid writing Python pandas scripts, running PowerShell commands, or downloading third-party Windows/Mac utilities. Split huge CSV files directly in your browser on any restricted corporate PC or Mac.

FAQ
Can I split a multi-gigabyte CSV file?
Yes. Instead of loading the entire file into memory at once, the tool reads and slices your CSV in 10 MB streaming chunks, allowing you to split multi-gigabyte files without freezing your browser.
Will special characters get corrupted when opening split files in Excel?
No. The tool slices raw bytes directly from the original file without altering its character encoding (such as UTF-8, Windows-1252, or Shift-JIS). If your original UTF-8 file includes a BOM, the BOM is automatically copied to every split file.
Will line breaks inside cells cause broken rows?
No. The parser follows RFC 4180 rules, treating line breaks inside double-quoted fields (") as cell content rather than row delimiters. Every record stays intact.
Are my CSV files uploaded to or stored on a server?
No. Your files are never sent to any external server. All processing happens locally inside your web browser, so confidential customer lists and financial records never leave your device.
Why did "Bulk Download" fail on a very large CSV?
Compressing multi-gigabyte output into a single ZIP archive can exceed your browser's memory limit. When splitting very large files, click the "Download" button next to each part to save them individually.
Does this tool work on smartphones and tablets?
Yes. You can split CSV files in mobile browsers such as Safari on iOS/iPadOS and Chrome on Android. ZIP archives saved via "Bulk Download" can be extracted in the built-in Files app.
Does it support CSV files with multiple header rows?
Yes. Enable "Add header to 2nd file onwards" and enter the number of rows in the "Header Rows" field (e.g., 2 or 3). Those top rows will be prepended to every split file.
Do I need Python, PowerShell, or any software installation?
No. Select your file, choose your row or file count, and click "Split File". No coding, command-line scripts, or desktop software installation is required—it runs in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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