About I Hate CSV
Our Mission
I Hate CSV was born out of pure frustration. We hate CSVs. We hate Excel crashes. We hate wasting hours fixing broken data. Our mission? Kill the pain. Make data work for you, not against you.
If you've ever screamed at a corrupt file, lost sleep over encoding errors, or spent days cleaning up someone else's mess, you're one of us. We build tools that turn data agony into productivity.
Why We're Different
Privacy by Paranoia
Tired of cloud apps demanding your data? So are we. IHateCSV processes everything locally. We can't see your files, and we don't want to. Your data stays yours—no leaks, no snooping, no risk.
Our tools are trusted by people who handle:
- Financial records that can't afford mistakes
- Customer databases with sensitive info
- Healthcare data that must stay private
- Proprietary business intelligence
- Research data that can't be compromised
Built by Data Survivors
We're not just developers—we're data survivors. We've lost hours to Excel crashes, fought with broken CSVs, and cursed at encoding bugs. We know the pain, and we built IHateCSV to end it.
- Excel freezing on big files? We fix it.
- Encoding turning your data to nonsense? We fix it.
- Manual cleaning that takes forever? We fix it.
- Formulas breaking for no reason? We fix it.
- Cloud apps raising security alarms? We fix it.
Every tool is designed to save your sanity. No fluff, no nonsense—just solutions.
Open and Accessible
Sick of paywalls and overpriced software? Us too. IHateCSV gives you:
- 50+ tools to crush every data headache
- Free core features, no hidden fees
- No account needed for basic use
- No install, works instantly in your browser
- Clear guides—no jargon, just help
Technology That Ends Data Pain
We don't just talk privacy—we build it with tech that crushes data misery:
WebAssembly (WASM)
Runs heavy data ops at lightning speed. No more browser freezes, no more waiting.
Web Workers
Multi-threaded crunching keeps your UI alive—even with millions of rows.
DuckDB In-Browser
SQL power, no server needed. Query your CSVs like a pro, no IT required.
Our stack beats desktop apps and keeps your data private. No more excuses.
Who Uses IHateCSV?
Over a million people who hate bad data use IHateCSV:
📊 Data Analysts
Clean up messy exports, run EDA, and visualize without fighting Excel.
🔬 Researchers
Process survey chaos, fix broken datasets, and keep data confidential.
💼 Business Pros
Clean CRM dumps, analyze sales, and prep reports—no IT drama.
👨💻 Developers
Convert formats, test pipelines, and prototype without headaches.
🎓 Students
Learn data skills with real tools—no expensive software, no nonsense.
🏢 Small Businesses
Enterprise tools, zero enterprise price. Data pain solved.
Our Commitment
Every tool is battle-tested on real, ugly datasets. We fix bugs fast and listen to your rage. If you hit a weird edge case, tell us—we'll fix it or tell you why it sucks.
We're not chasing perfection. We're chasing fewer headaches, more productivity, and honest communication.
Free Now, Forever
Core tools stay free. We fund development with optional premium features—no bait-and-switch, no disappearing tools. Your data pain gets solved, today and tomorrow.
No tricks. No nonsense. Just relentless improvement.
Join the Anti-CSV Community
IHateCSV is more than software—it's a movement against bad data. Share your horror stories, suggest features, report bugs, and help us kill data misery.
Whether you're a first-timer or a daily power user, your feedback drives our roadmap. Got an idea? Found a bug? Need a tool? We're listening.
Ready to destroy your data headaches?
Load your first CSV and see why a million users trust IHateCSV to fix what Excel can't.
Get Started – End Data Pain