CONVERSION

Restructure a CSV

Rename columns, change delimiters, filter rows, and reformat fields in your CSV files using a simple AI prompt

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Why restructure a CSV?

CSV files from one application almost never match the format expected by another.

  • ERP/CRM imports : Salesforce, HubSpot, SAP and NetSuite each require a specific layout
  • Data consolidation : merging exports from multiple sources requires harmonized headers
  • Regulatory compliance : tax filings and payroll mandate a defined column order and delimiter
  • Partner exchanges : each business partner has its own CSV template to follow

Orchestria automates this transformation reliably and makes it reusable.

Common CSV restructuring problems

Modifying CSV structure seems simple, but many real-world cases cause headaches.

  • Renaming columns : Customer Name to customer_name, handling spaces and casing
  • Changing delimiter : semicolons to commas without breaking values
  • Reformatting dates : 03/15/2024 to 2024-03-15 (ISO 8601)
  • Reordering columns : rearranging fields to match the import template
  • Filtering rows : removing blanks, duplicates or records that fail criteria
  • Cleaning data : trimming whitespace, normalizing case, fixing encoding

In Excel, each operation is a separate step. Orchestria handles all of it in one go.

How Orchestria restructures your CSV

Orchestria uses artificial intelligence to generate a restructuring flow for your needs.

  • Input/output examples : paste your current CSV and the restructured CSV you expect
  • Natural language prompt : describe columns, delimiter, date format and filters
  • Delimiter handling : switch between semicolons, commas or tabs safely
  • Intelligent reformatting : dates, numbers and text adjusted to your instructions
  • Reusable flow : call it via API for all your future files

No macros, no formulas, no scripts to maintain.

Restructuring example

BEFORE

Customer Name;Email Address;Revenue 2024;Region;Signup Date
John Smith;john.smith@example.com;45000;Northeast;03/15/2021
Jane Doe;jane.doe@example.com;62000;West Coast;11/22/2020
Bob Wilson;bob.wilson@example.com;38000;Southeast;06/07/2022

AFTER

customer_name,email,revenue,region,signup_date
john smith,john.smith@example.com,45000,northeast,2021-03-15
jane doe,jane.doe@example.com,62000,west coast,2020-11-22
bob wilson,bob.wilson@example.com,38000,southeast,2022-06-07

HOW IT WORKS

How it works

01

Provide an input and output example

Paste a sample of your current CSV and the restructured CSV you expect. The AI understands the transformation to apply from these examples.
02

Describe the transformation in a prompt

Specify which columns to rename, remove, or reorder. Indicate the target delimiter, date format, and any filtering or cleanup rules.
03

Execute and retrieve the result

The AI generates the restructuring flow. Run it to get your restructured CSV, then reuse the flow via the API to process all your future files automatically.

The Excel equivalent

Traditional method

In Excel, renaming columns, removing rows, and changing the delimiter requires multiple manual steps, formulas, and a specific Save As operation. Each new file means repeating the same tedious process from scratch.

With Orchestria

With Orchestria, provide an input and output example, describe the transformation in a prompt, and get your restructured CSV in seconds. The flow is reusable for all your future files.

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