Text Columns to TSV Converter

Turn aligned text columns into proper TSV (Tab-Separated Values) with a quick paste. Whether you’re cleaning up formatted output or prepping data for import into spreadsheets or scripts, this tool gives you neat, tab-delimited results in real time.

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Supported file types: .txt, .tsv, .csv
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Options
Trim each cell
Normalize spaces between columns
Remove empty lines

How to Use:

Paste your text column data into the left-hand box or upload a .txt, .csv, or .tsv file. The tool instantly converts it into TSV format on the right side.

Use the toggles under Options to:

  • Trim whitespace around each cell
  • Normalize spaces into clean tabs
  • Remove any empty lines

Once you’re happy with the result, click Copy Output or Export to File to save it. The Clear All button resets everything.

What the Text Columns to TSV Converter Tool does:

It takes fixed-width or space-separated text and converts it into true tab-separated format. This makes it easier to load into Excel, Google Sheets, databases, or use in scripts that expect structured TSV data. The tool cleans up inconsistent spacing and keeps everything live as you work.

Example:

Input:

Name      Age City
Alice     30  New York
Bob       25  Los Angeles
Charlie   28  Chicago

Output:

Name	Age	City
Alice	30	New York
Bob	25	Los Angeles
Charlie	28	Chicago

Common Use Cases:

Ideal when you’re working with data copied from command-line tools, formatted output, or plain text reports that look aligned but aren’t actually tabbed. You can convert those columns into proper TSV for further processing, spreadsheet use, or clean imports. It’s quick, browser-based, and gives you complete control with simple toggles.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re looking for a more readable format, Text Columns to CSV Converter does the same job with comma separation instead ideal for spreadsheet compatibility. And when you want to flip things around later, TSV to Text Columns Converter lets you bring it right back into a clean text format.

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