Convert TSV to YAML

Convert TSV to YAML instantly in your browser. Choose your YAML style and format tab-separated data into structured, readable output with live preview and export.

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

How to Use:

  • Paste or import a TSV file into the left-hand input box.
  • Use YAML style to choose between:
    • Array of objects – each row becomes a map using the first row as keys.
    • Array of arrays – each row is a list of values.
  • Toggle Include header if your TSV contains a header row and you want to use it as object keys (used with object mode).
  • Toggle Trim cell whitespace to clean up leading/trailing spaces.
  • Toggle Maximize output for a larger YAML preview box.
  • The YAML output appears live on the right.
  • Use Copy Output to copy or Export to File to download.
  • Click Clear All to reset everything.

What Convert TSV to YAML can do:

Convert TSV to YAML gives you a fast way to turn tab-separated values into structured YAML. You can convert your rows into a list of objects (using headers as keys) or a simple array of arrays. Either way, it’s clean, readable, and ready for use in config files, static data, or APIs.

You control how it trims spaces and whether the first row should be treated as headers or not. The tool previews the YAML instantly and includes quick export options to download the result. Whether you’re prepping data for pipelines, prototyping, or just trying to make TSV data readable, it’s got you covered.

Example:

Input:

name	age
Alice 30
Bob 25

Mode: Array of objectsInclude header: ONTrim cell whitespace: ON

Output:

- name: Alice
age: "30"
- name: Bob
age: "25"

Common Use Cases:

Convert TSV exports to clean YAML for config files, fixtures, or documentation. Helpful when converting spreadsheet rows into structured formats used by static site generators, CI tools, or YAML-based data pipelines.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

After converting with Convert TSV to YAML, you might want to use Filter TSV Data first to narrow things down before export. And if you’re working across formats, Convert YAML to JSON gives you a flexible handoff point for most apps.