Convert SSV to TSV

Convert SSV to TSV transforms space-separated values into tab-separated format instantly. Paste or upload your data and get TSV output with just a click.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
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Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .tsv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
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Options
Trim whitespace
Skip empty fields
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste your space-separated values into the Input SSV box or click Choose File to import a text-based file
  • Adjust the toggles in the Options box:
    • Trim whitespace: Removes extra spaces around each value
    • Skip empty fields: Ignores blank entries caused by extra spaces
    • Maximize output: Expands the output box height
  • Click Convert to see your data reformatted live
  • Use Copy Output to copy results or Export to File to download as .tsv
  • Press Clear All to reset the input, toggles, and file import

What Convert SSV to TSV can do:

Convert SSV to TSV helps you quickly clean and reformat space-separated lists or tables. Whether you’re converting logs, pasted output from scripts, or spaced-out data dumps, it instantly restructures them into proper tab-separated format. You get live results with a flashing output update and character counter, making it easier to verify your data’s structure. With toggles for trimming and skipping blanks, it’s flexible enough for messy input.

Example:

Input:

apple banana cherry
dog   cat   fish
1     2     3

Output:

apple	banana	cherry
dog	cat	fish
1	2	3

Common Use Cases:

Use Convert SSV to TSV when you’ve got log data, command-line output, or any space-formatted content that needs proper TSV formatting. It’s especially useful before importing into spreadsheets or databases where tabs are the standard.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re using Convert SSV to TSV to clean up space-separated files, Change TSV Delimiter can help you fine-tune the final format. And once it’s all lined up, Count TSV Columns gives you a quick check to make sure everything parsed correctly.

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