Convert Excel to TSV

Convert Excel to TSV instantly transforms .xlsx or .xls files into clean tab-separated text. No software installs, just drop your spreadsheet and get TSV output right away.

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Supported file types: .xlsx, .xls

How to Use:

  • Click Choose File and select an .xlsx or .xls spreadsheet
  • Your file is read instantly in the browser, and the first worksheet is converted
  • View the result in the Converted TSV box
  • Use Copy Output to copy the result or Export to File to download as .tsv
  • Toggle Maximize output if you want a larger output view
  • Press Clear All to reset everything, including the imported file

What Convert Excel to TSV can do:

Convert Excel to TSV is your quick route from spreadsheet to tab-separated data. Upload any standard Excel file, and it automatically pulls the first sheet, reads all cell values, and formats them into a TSV string with tabs instead of commas. It’s perfect for preparing spreadsheet content for scripts, databases, or plain-text environments. You can copy, export, or edit the result immediately. Everything works locally no upload, no privacy risk. And with a character counter and toggle for maximizing the output, you stay in full control of your view.

Example:

Excel Source (Sheet):

Name     Age     Country
Alice    30      USA
Bob      25      UK

Converted TSV:

Name\tAge\tCountry
Alice\t30\tUSA
Bob\t25\tUK

Common Use Cases:

Convert Excel to TSV helps when you need to pull data out of a spreadsheet and into something more portable. It’s useful for developers handling TSV input, analysts prepping data for scripts, or anyone sharing tables in raw formats. Quick, clean, and offline.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Once you’ve run Convert Excel to TSV, it’s smart to use Validate TSV to make sure the data came through cleanly. And if you need to tweak the layout, TSV Column Swapper lets you rearrange things fast without opening Excel again.

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