Transform TSV into YAML

Transform TSV into YAML instantly in your browser. Paste or import tab-separated data and get clean, structured YAML output with optional formatting.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
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Supported file types: .tsv, .txt, .csv, .log, .md
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Options
First row is header
Pretty print
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste your TSV data into the Input Text box or use the Choose File button to import a file.
  • Supported file types: .tsv, .txt, .csv, .log, .md
  • You’ll see the supported types listed below the input area.
  • Use the Options box to customize how your TSV is handled:
    • First row is header Treat the first line as column names (on by default)
    • Pretty print – Format YAML output with clean indentation (on by default)
    • Maximize output Expand the output pane for easier viewing (off by default)
  • As you type or toggle any option, the YAML output updates live and flashes to show changes.
  • Below the output box, the character count updates in real time.
  • Use Copy Output to copy the YAML to your clipboard.
  • Use Export to File to download the result as a .yaml file.
  • Hit Clear All to reset everything input, output, toggles, and file name.

What Transform TSV into YAML can do:

Transform TSV into YAML converts tabular text into structured YAML that’s easy to work with. It reads TSV-formatted rows and turns them into YAML objects with keys from headers (if selected), or generated column names if not. It’s perfect when you need to convert spreadsheet exports, logs, or TSV-formatted datasets into a more readable and portable format. Whether you’re working on config files, APIs, or just cleaning up tabular data, this tool gives you fast, readable YAML output without writing code.

Example:

Before:

name	age	city
Alice	30	London
Bob	25	Paris

After:

- name: Alice
  age: 30
  city: London
- name: Bob
  age: 25
  city: Paris

Common Use Cases:

Transform TSV into YAML is great for devs, analysts, and content folks who need to restructure plain tabular data into something more readable. You can convert logs, TSV exports, or even manual tables into YAML for APIs, static config files, or structured datasets. It’s fast, browser-based, and works even without headers.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Once you’ve turned your TSV into YAML, it might help to run it through Show YAML Statistics to get a snapshot of structure, depth, and types. And if you’re chaining formats, Transform YAML into JSON keeps things moving cleanly between formats with minimal fuss.

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