Online CSV to TSV Converter – Ideal for Code & Data Migration

If you have ever wrangled spreadsheets, databases, or APIs, you know the pain of dealing with different data formats. CSV is everywhere, but sometimes you need TSV for software, code, or clean importing. That is why I built this CSV to TSV Converter so you can stop worrying about separators and focus on getting your data where it needs to go.

Just paste your CSV, hit convert, and get a perfect tab-separated output, even for tricky files. No more Excel gymnastics or weird scripting. This is your shortcut to clean, portable data.

What Are CSV and TSV?

CSV means comma-separated values. It is the default for Excel, Google Sheets, and most exports. Each column is separated by a comma.

TSV means tab-separated values. Instead of commas, each column is split with a tab. TSV files are used by many programming tools, databases, and scientific software because tabs almost never appear inside real data.

Why Convert CSV to TSV?

There are lots of practical reasons for switching formats:

• You want to bulk import data into code, databases, or analytics tools that need TSV
• Your project, app, or API only understands tab-separated files
• You have data with commas in the values, and CSV gets messy
• You want to use data in a Unix command line, R, Python, or other environments that prefer TSV
• You are cleaning up data for publishing, sharing, or archiving

This tool solves all these problems with one click.

How to Use This Tool (Step-by-Step)

1. Paste your CSV data into the CSV Input box.
2. Click Convert to TSV.
3. Copy your clean TSV output from the TSV Output box.
4. Paste it into code, scripts, databases, or wherever you need it.
5. Click Clear All to start over or run another conversion.

No software, no uploads, no downloads, everything is local and instant.

Input and Output Examples

Here are a few real examples:

Example 1:

CSV input:

name,email,role
John,[email protected],admin
Jane,[email protected],user

TSV output:

name	email	role
John	[email protected]	admin
Jane	[email protected]	user

Example 2:

CSV input:

id,product,description
1,Apple,Fresh and crispy
2,Banana,"Best for smoothies, easy to peel"

TSV output:

id	product	description
1	Apple	Fresh and crispy
2	Banana	Best for smoothies, easy to peel

You can convert any table, from the simplest to the messiest, and get a clean TSV ready for import or sharing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What does this tool do?

This tool converts CSV data into TSV format, making it easy to use in code, analytics, or bulk imports.

Does it work for quoted values or commas inside fields?

Yes. The tool uses the PapaParse library for perfect handling of quotes and commas.

Will empty cells be preserved?

Yes. Empty values in your CSV stay empty in the TSV output.

Can I use this for big files?

This tool works best for copy-paste. For very large files, use a command line or server script.

Will my data be uploaded or stored?

No. Everything happens in your browser for privacy.

Does the tool work on mobile?

Yes. You can convert data on your phone or tablet.

Why do some tools prefer TSV?

Tabs are rare in real data, so TSV is less likely to break with messy values.

Are there any limits on data size?

You can paste as much as your browser can handle, but huge files may slow down.

Is this tool free?

Yes. It is free for unlimited conversions.