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    Compress CSV online

    Shrink a large CSV file (database export, spreadsheet) by compressing its text content, while keeping a standard CSV file as the output.

    Accepted source formats

    CSV

    How it works

    1

    Drop your CSV file: its row count and size are detected.

    2

    The content is compressed by removing redundant spacing and characters without touching the data itself.

    3

    Download the compressed CSV, still openable in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet app.

    Common mistakes

    • Using a source file of poor quality.
    • Publishing without checking the final result.
    • Confusing file size, dimensions and quality.
    • Overwriting the original file without keeping a copy.

    Pro tips

    • Always keep an original version.
    • Test several settings before downloading.
    • Use WebP for the web when possible.
    • Choose descriptive file names for SEO.

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    Adapt your files to your needs

    Prepare your files for the web, emails, professional documents or online sharing. Processing happens directly in your browser, fully private and with nothing to install.

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    Choose the formats best suited to your needs: publishing, archiving, printing, collaboration or quick sharing. Processing happens directly in your browser, fully private and with nothing to install.

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    Use the tool for free, with no account, no email required and no unnecessary steps. Processing happens directly in your browser, fully private and with nothing to install.

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    Your files stay on your device and are processed locally. No file is ever sent to a remote server. Processing happens directly in your browser, fully private and with nothing to install.

    Save time on all your files

    Keep a simple workflow: add your files, choose your settings, then download the final result. Processing happens directly in your browser, fully private and with nothing to install.

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    Frequently asked questions

    No, only formatting redundancy is removed; the values and column structure stay intact.

    Yes, it opens normally in any spreadsheet app, with no decompression step needed.

    The saving depends on how repetitive the data is; an export with many repeated values compresses better than highly varied content.
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