# CSV Row Column Transposer Transpose CSV data by converting rows to columns, with support for various delimiters and output formats > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/csv-row-column-transposer - **Category:** Data Processing - **Keywords:** csv, transpose, rows, columns, swap, rotate, matrix, data transformation, pivot ## Overview The CSV Row Column Transposer is a specialized data utility designed to instantly swap rows and columns in your CSV datasets. Whether you need to reorient a matrix for better readability or prepare data for specific software imports, this tool provides flexible delimiter support and multiple output formats to streamline your data transformation workflow. ## Inputs - **CSV Input** (textarea): Enter CSV data... Name,Age,City John,25,New York Jane,30,London - **CSV Delimiter** (select) - **Custom Delimiter** (text): Enter custom delimiter character - **Header Handling** (select) - **Empty Cell Handling** (select) - **Output Format** (select) - **Trim Whitespace** (checkbox) - **Preserve Original Headers as First Column** (checkbox) - **Include Statistics** (checkbox) ## When to use - When your dataset is oriented horizontally but needs to be vertical for analysis. - When you need to convert CSV data into a different format like JSON or a formatted table. - When you need to clean up messy data by trimming whitespace or handling empty cells consistently. ## How it works - Paste your raw CSV data into the input area and select the appropriate delimiter. - Choose your preferred header handling method and output format. - Adjust optional settings like whitespace trimming or header preservation to refine the result. - Click the process button to generate your transposed data instantly. ## Use cases - Reformatting horizontal survey results into a vertical list for database ingestion. - Converting wide-format financial reports into a long-format structure for easier pivot table analysis. - Standardizing data exports from legacy systems that output data in an unconventional orientation. ## Frequently asked questions ### What delimiters are supported? The tool supports comma, semicolon, tab, pipe, space, and custom character delimiters. ### Can I convert my CSV to JSON? Yes, you can select 'JSON Format' in the output format settings to convert your transposed data. ### How does the tool handle empty cells? You can configure the tool to treat empty cells as empty strings, 'null' values, or '0' depending on your requirements. ### Does it preserve my original headers? Yes, you can enable the 'Preserve Original Headers as First Column' option to keep your labels intact during the transposition. ### Is there a limit to the amount of data I can process? 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