Check a CSV for Duplicates and Blanks

Find duplicate rows, empty cells and odd values in a CSV before you use it. See a report per column. Free, in your browser.

Quick answer: Get a quick health check of any dataset.

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How to use the Check a CSV for Duplicates and Blanks

Get a quick health check of any dataset.

The Data Profiler gives you a quick health check of a file. It shows the type of each column, missing values, duplicates, outliers and basic statistics such as minimum, maximum, mean and the most common values, with flags for likely problems. Analysts use it before cleaning or loading data, to decide what needs fixing. The report can be downloaded with an optional password.

  1. Load your data
  2. Read the overview
  3. Review each column

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Input: customers.csv

Output: 3 duplicate rows, 12 empty cells in email

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Frequently asked questions

How do I find duplicates in a CSV?

Open the file in the profiler. It lists duplicate rows and the missing values in each column.

Can I remove them afterwards?

Yes. Use Remove duplicate rows in Data Transformation or the CSV formatter.

What counts as a duplicate row?

A row identical to an earlier one in every column.

What does the Data Profiler show?

Column types, missing values, duplicates, outliers and basic statistics, so you can judge the quality of a file at a glance. You can download the report, with an optional password.

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