Split Delimited Text Files (Semicolon/Pipe/Custom)

About DataFileSplitter

DataFileSplitter is a powerful desktop tool designed to split large delimited text files quickly and safely. It works completely offline, supports all major platforms, and handles both standard and structured text files.

✅ Windows / Mac / Linux Support

✅ GUI + Command Line (CLI)

✅ Local Processing – Privacy Secure

✅ Ultra-High Speed Splitting

✅ Semicolon & Pipe & Custom Delimited Support

✅ Split by Lines or Column Values

Key Splitting Modes

1. Split by Line Count

Split large files into smaller files with custom line limits
Supports all text formats: TXT, CSV, semicolon, pipe
Automatically preserves headers and file encoding

2. Split by Column Value

Split semicolon-delimited and pipe-delimited text by specific column
Group and export data by category, ID, region, or custom values
Auto-generate output files based on column content

Supported Delimiter Formats

✔ Semicolon Delimited Text (;)
✔ Pipe Delimited Text (|)
✔ Comma Separated Values (CSV)
✔ Tab Delimited Text (TSV)
✔ Custom Delimiters (colon, #, *, space, etc.)

How to Use (GUI Mode)

Create a new task and select Text File 📷
Load your source file and choose delimiter type 📷
Select split mode: by lines or by column value 📷
Set output folder and start splitting 📷

Command Line & Automation

Save your GUI configuration as a session
Export .bat (Windows) or .sh (Mac/Linux) scripts 📷
Run via CLI for batch processing
Schedule automatic splitting with Task Scheduler or Crontab

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How long does it take to split large files?

Splitting is extremely fast. Millions of lines can be processed within 1 minute, and 100,000-line files only take 0.03 to 0.046 seconds.

Is DataFileSplitter safe to use?

Absolutely safe. All files are processed locally on your device. No data is uploaded to any cloud or third-party servers.

Does this tool support Linux and macOS?

Yes, DataFileSplitter fully supports Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

Can I run splitting via command line?

Yes. After configuring your task in the GUI, you can save a session and run it via CLI (batch/shell script) for automation and scheduled tasks.

What delimiters does DataFileSplitter support?

It supports semicolon (;), pipe (|), comma, tab, colon, hash, space, and fully customizable delimiters for structured text files.

Can I split text files by column values?

Yes. You can split semicolon and pipe delimited files by specific column values such as category, ID, region, or any custom field.

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Works on Windows, Linux, macOS – GUI & CLI mode included