Convert CSV to TSV

Convert CSV to TSV directly in your browser. Cleanly switch from comma-separated to tab-separated format with live preview and export.

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Supported file types: .csv, .txt, .log, .md, .xml, .json, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
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Options
Trim fields
Remove quotes
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste or type your CSV data into the “Input CSV” box.
  • Optionally, import a .csv, .txt, or other plain-text file using the “Choose File” button.
  • Enable Trim fields to remove extra spaces around each value.
  • Toggle Remove quotes to strip surrounding quotation marks from fields.
  • Turn on Maximize output to expand the output textarea for easier viewing.
  • The result appears live in the output box as you type or adjust options.
  • Use Copy Output to copy the converted TSV, or click Export to File to download it.
  • Click Clear All to reset everything, including toggles and file input.

What Convert CSV to TSV can do:

Convert CSV to TSV transforms comma-separated values into tab-separated format instantly. It’s perfect for moving between formats used by spreadsheets, databases, APIs, and data processing tools. You can remove wrapping quotes and trim unwanted spaces with just a couple toggles. Whether you’re converting exports, cleaning input for scripts, or standardizing formats for analysis, this tool handles it fast and right in the browser. You get live updates, clean formatting, and full control without needing any external software.

Example:

Input:

"name", "age", "city"
"Alice", 25, "New York"
"Bob", 30, "Los Angeles"

Output (with both toggles ON):

name	age	city
Alice	25	New York
Bob	30	Los Angeles

Common Use Cases:

You’ll use this when converting spreadsheet exports into a TSV-friendly format, prepping files for TSV-only systems, or cleaning up CSV input before database import. It’s fast, flexible, and browser-native perfect for quick data conversions.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

After running Convert CSV to TSV, it’s smart to use Validate TSV to make sure the structure held up. And if you need to clean things up a bit more, Delete Empty TSV Rows helps tidy the file before working with it.

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