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Header Normalization

Fix duplicate CSV
column headers.

Duplicate column names cause import failures in Shopify, WooCommerce, and SQL databases. We auto-rename or merge duplicate headers for a valid file.

Select or drop CSV

Auto-detects and renames duplicate headers

Click or drag to change file
Private & secure Supports up to 50MB Instant processing
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Encoding Correction

Auto-detects non-standard character sets and converts them to clean UTF-8 without changing your data.

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Structure Normalization

Repairs delimiters, line endings and malformed headers so every column imports predictably.

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Data-Safe Repair

Preserves your content while removing structural errors, empty rows and duplicate records.

How to use Header Normalization

1

Upload CSV

Select the CSV that is failing to import.

2

Auto-Repair

CSVFixer detects and repairs common format problems.

3

Download & Import

Download the clean file and import it immediately.

What gets repaired

Why Duplicate Columns Matter

CSV import failures usually come from a file's encoding or structure, not the visible values. This tool corrects those hidden issues while keeping your records intact.

  • check_circle Clean UTF-8 output without a BOM
  • check_circle Consistent comma-separated columns
  • check_circle Normalized headers and line endings

Frequently Asked Questions

Import Rejectionexpand_more
Most e-commerce platforms will reject a file if two columns have the same name (e.g., two 'Handle' or 'Price' columns).
Data Overwritingexpand_more
If a parser sees two columns with the same name, it might overwrite the first with the second. We prevent this loss.
Snake Case Conversionexpand_more
We also convert headers to clean snake_case to ensure maximum compatibility with modern databases.