Modern CSV 2.2 is now available.
February 5, 2025In addition to paid versions, Modern CSV has a free version. My goal in designing the free version was to make it functional and not just a de facto trial for the paid versions. Many users have used the free version for years. To quote one user talking about Modern CSV on Reddit:
I mean, I’m all for supporting software unless their free version is *exactly* what I need.
Goal accomplished.
Look at the video running on the home page. This is the video I use to give visitors a strong first impression of its capabilities. Most of the features demonstrated are in the free version:
Let’s go over the features and see which are free and which are paid:
| Feature | Free/Paid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remove Rows | Free | Works on multiple rows, may be non-adjacent. |
| Go to Cell | Free | |
| Remove Selected Cells, Move Rest of Row Left | Paid | |
| Insert Cells, Move Rest of Row Right | Paid | |
| Drag Columns | Free | Select a column, hold shift, start dragging column label. |
| Duplicate Cell Contents Left | Free | The up, down, and right versions are free as well. |
| Multi-cell Edit | Free | |
| Join Cells Horizontally | Paid | |
| Add or Update ID Column | Paid | |
| Column Sort | Free | Double click on the column label. |
So 6 free to 4 paid. Free wins.
You can use the free version to manipulate your table in all sorts of ways: move, delete, duplicate, and insert multiple rows and columns at at time. There are no file size limitations and read-only mode works as well. You have access to all the themes and settings, so you can make the form and function fit your tastes.
If you find yourself wrestling with CSV files, give the free version of Modern CSV a try. It may be all you need.
You can use it for personal or business purposes. You do not need to provide an email address or credit card information. Download it here and start using it today:
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