About CSV to TSV
Use the CSV to TSV converter when an import expects tab-separated data. It can convert comma separated values to tabs while parsing quoted fields rather than blindly replacing every comma. This matters when a cell itself contains a comma.
How to convert a CSV file's text to TSV
- Paste the CSV content into the input.
- Review the formula-cell protection setting and select Process.
- Inspect the tab-separated result and download converted.tsv.
A practical example
- Input
name,note Ada,"red, blue"
- Result
name note Ada red, blue
The comma inside the quoted note remains part of the cell; only the field separator changes.
Supported input and limitations
- Input is text, not an XLSX workbook. Formatting, formulas, sheets, and styles from spreadsheet files are not imported.
- The text limit is 5 MB. Tabs and line breaks inside fields may require quoting in the exported TSV.
Processing happens on your device. Read about local processing and optional workspace recovery.
Frequently asked questions
Can I replace all commas with tabs instead?
That would also change commas inside cell values. A CSV parser distinguishes separators from quoted cell content before exporting TSV.
Does CSV to TSV preserve a header row?
Yes. Rows are converted as parsed data, including the first row. A header is not invented or removed.