Delete TSV Tabs

Delete TSV Tabs from your file in seconds. Quickly strip or replace tab characters with spaces using this browser-based cleanup tool.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
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Supported file types: .tsv, .txt, .csv, .log, .md, .xml, .json, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
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Options
Replace with space
Trim each line
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste or type tab-separated data into the “Input TSV” box.
  • You can also import a .tsv, .txt, or other plain-text file using the “Choose File” button.
  • Use the Replace with space toggle to convert each tab character to a single space.
  • Toggle Trim each line if you want to remove leading and trailing whitespace before processing.
  • Enable Maximize output if you want a taller view of your cleaned result.
  • Output updates live as you type or change toggles.
  • Click Copy Output to copy the result or Export to File to save it.
  • Hit Clear All to reset everything, including imported files and toggles.

What Delete TSV Tabs can do:

Delete TSV Tabs is made to clean up tab-separated content fast. It removes all tab characters or replaces them with spaces depending on your setting. This is especially useful if you want to flatten structured text, reformat TSV into readable blocks, or prepare logs for systems that don’t support tabs. With optional line trimming and full live preview, it’s great for stripping down pasted exports, log files, or API output. You get the output instantly and can copy or save it right away no setup needed.

Example:

Input:

name	age	city
Alice 25 New York
Bob 30 Los Angeles

With “Replace with space” ON:

name age city
Alice 25 New York
Bob 30 Los Angeles

With “Replace with space” OFF:

nameagecity
Alice25New York
Bob30Los Angeles

Common Use Cases:

You might use this when you need to flatten structured TSV text for scripts, remove invisible formatting from logs, or prepare plain-text content for tools that choke on tab characters. It’s a one-click fix for messy pasted content and bulk cleanup.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

After you Delete TSV Tabs, try Normalize Text Spacing to clean up any leftover gaps or formatting issues. And if you’re planning to rebuild the structure, TSV Column Inserter helps you start fresh with organized columns.