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Prepare a keyword import

Turn a copied list, CSV export, or spreadsheet column into a clean file you can review and reuse.

  1. 1Paste the source
  2. 2Map columns
  3. 3Review changes
  4. 4Choose the export
Runs locally.No upload, account, analytics, or saved draft.
Keyword import workbenchPaste, map, clean, review, export
1

Paste the source

Use a table when other columns should survive the cleanup.

Reading the pasted table…

2

Choose what each row means

Pick the keyword column. Keep only the extra columns needed later.

Keep additional columns
3

Review the result

Counts and preview rows show what the cleaner changed before export.

First cleaned rows
Change log
    4

    Choose the handoff format

    The output changes immediately. No file is uploaded.

    Output

    TXT contains one cleaned keyword per line.

    Ready

    Use this workflow when…

    • You copied keywords from a spreadsheet or notes file and need one clean list.
    • A CSV export contains repeated entries, blank cells, bullets, or numbering.
    • You need lines, comma-separated values, or JSON for another tool.

    What changes, exactly?

    The cleaner removes only the noise you select. It does not invent SEO data.

    Before · 7 entries
    1. technical seo audit
    "keyword clustering"
    Technical SEO Audit
    /
    search intent
    keyword clustering
    site audit
    Unique output
    4
    Duplicates removed
    2
    Noise removed
    1
    After · 4 keywords
    technical seo audit
    keyword clustering
    search intent
    site audit

    Search volume, intent, difficulty, rankings, and clustering are not inferred or added. This workflow only cleans and standardizes the supplied text.

    Check these edge cases

    Use the input mode deliberately when punctuation belongs inside a keyword.

    Edge caseInputExpected result
    Quoted comma"running shoes, women"running shoes, women
    Slash in a keywordrunning / jogging shoesKeep in Lines mode
    Numbered list2) trail running shoestrail running shoes
    Capitalized duplicateSEO Audit / seo auditKeep the first spelling

    Where the result can go

    Download the result first. It stays useful without another product.

    1Keep the file

    Copy or download the cleaned output and use it in any compatible workflow.

    2Organize and track the list

    Contextter can take over when you need a shared keyword database, prioritization, or ongoing tracking.

    Continue in ContextterDevAwesome and Contextter are operated by Matthias Ramahi. This is a related workflow handoff, not an independent recommendation.