CSV to TSV Converter
Some pipelines and paste targets prefer tabs over commas because commas often appear inside addresses and product names. This free CSV to TSV converter parses CSV and writes tab-delimited text with quoting when needed.
Key features
- Dedicated .tsv download and MIME type.
About the CSV to TSV format
Headers and rows become TSV lines. Cells that contain tabs, quotes, or newlines are quoted so the file stays parseable.
Common use cases
- Preparing a file for systems that document TSV as the preferred import format.
- Pasting tabular data into environments that split on tabs.
How to use this tool
- Paste or upload CSV.
- Convert and download .tsv.
Example
Input CSV
name,city
Ada,LondonOutput TSV
name city
Ada LondonTips for best results
- Use TSV to CSV when you need to round-trip back.
Common pitfalls
Excel may still auto-format dates when opening TSV — that is spreadsheet behavior.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from CSV to Delimited?
CSV to Delimited lets you pick any separator. CSV to TSV is a one-click tab export with a .tsv download.
For more background on data formats and conversion workflows, read our format guides or browse the converter blog for step-by-step walkthroughs linked to each tool.