# Using OpenRefine for cleaning data

**URL:** <https://forum.openrefine.org/t/using-openrefine-for-cleaning-data/994>\
**Category:** Support and Helpdesk\
**Created:** [September 25, 2023, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/using-openrefine-for-cleaning-data/994 "2023-09-25T19:05:53Z")\
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**Author:** ![eshikles33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bc8723/32.png) [@eshikles33](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/eshikles33)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2023, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/using-openrefine-for-cleaning-data/994/1 "2023-09-25T19:05:53Z")

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Hello! I have a question about using OpenRefine for data cleaning/organizing.

I am not a data person, but I work with a bunch of data analysts at work. I was wondering if and how this tool is used to clean data sets. If so, can I use it to put sets into CSV format and download it as a file?

Thank you!!

Ed

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**Author:** ![ostephens](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.openrefine.org/ostephens/32/8_2.png) [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2023, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/using-openrefine-for-cleaning-data/994/2 "2023-09-26T13:23:34Z")

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@eshikles33 welcome to the forum.

> [@eshikles33](#):
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> I was wondering if and how this tool is used to clean data sets.

Yes - this is the primary use of OpenRefine

> [@eshikles33](#):
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> If so, can I use it to put sets into CSV format and download it as a file?

Yes - OpenRefine supports import and export of data in a variety of formats including CSV

I hope these answers help. You might find an introductory tutorial such as one of the video or written tutorials listed on [External resources | OpenRefine](https://openrefine.org/external_resources) useful to get started but please feel free to ask questions here