TSV to CSV

What is a TSV File?

A TSV (Tab-Separated Values) file is a structured text format where values are separated by tab spaces (\t) instead of commas. This format is widely used in data processing, databases, and spreadsheet applications because it minimizes conflicts with text that contains commas.

What is a CSV File?

A CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file is a simple text file format used to store structured data in a table-like format. Each line in a CSV file represents a row, and values within that row are separated by commas (,). CSV files are widely used for data exchange, spreadsheets, databases, and programming applications.

TSV vs CSV (Difference)

How to Use The TSV to CSV Tool?

Using our TSV to CSV converter is fast and easy:

• Input Data: Choose an option from the upper right corner of the input box
  • Load via URL: Enter the URL where your TSV data is hosted.
  • Upload File: You can upload a TXT file directly.
  • Paste your TSV data into the input box.
• Customize Your Output (Optional)
  • Choose Quote Format: Select whether you want double quotes (" "), single quotes (' '), or no quotes around text values
  • Change Case: Convert text to uppercase, lowercase, title case, or keep the original format.
• If the “Auto update” option is selected, the data will converted automatically, or you can click on “Convert” to do the process manually.
• Download or Copy the CSV Data
  • Click Download CSV to save the file.
  • Or, copy the formatted CSV data for quick use.

Potential use cases for this tool

• Data Migration: Convert TSV to CSV for easy transfer between platforms.
• Spreadsheet Import: Import TSV data into Excel or Google Sheets.
• Standardizing Data: Convert TSV files into a widely accepted CSV format.
• API Integration: Prepare data for APIs or software that require CSV.
• Log File Conversion: Convert TSV log data into CSV for better accessibility.
• Developer Use: Quickly convert data files while working on projects.
• Team Collaboration: Share data in an accessible CSV format across teams.
• Report Preparation: Convert raw TSV data for use in reports or presentations.
• Business System Import: Simplify the upload of data into business systems.

Python – Convert TSV to CSV file

You can easily convert a TSV (Tab-Separated Values) file to a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file using Python's built-in csv module. Here's a simple way to do it:

import csv

# Open the TSV file and the new CSV file
with open('input_file.tsv', 'r', newline='', encoding='utf-8') as tsv_file, open('output_file.csv', 'w', newline='', encoding='utf-8') as csv_file:
    # Create a CSV reader for TSV (tab-delimited)
    tsv_reader = csv.reader(tsv_file, delimiter='\t')
    # Create a CSV writer for CSV (comma-delimited)
    csv_writer = csv.writer(csv_file)
    
    # Write the rows to the CSV file
    for row in tsv_reader:
        csv_writer.writerow(row)

How this works:

• Reading the TSV file: The csv.reader() reads the tab-separated values (using \t as delimiter).
• Writing to the CSV file: The csv.writer() writes to a CSV file (which uses a comma as the delimiter by default).
• The open() function is used to open both the input and output files.

Replace input_file.tsv and output_file.csv with your actual file names.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I customize the CSV format?

Yes! You can change quotes and text case before conversion.

Is my data secure?

Absolutely! We don’t store or share any files, and all conversions happen in real-time.

Do I need to install anything?

Nope! Our TSV to CSV converter is fully web-based—just open your browser and start converting.

Can I use this on mobile devices?

Yes! It works smoothly on Android, iOS, tablets, and desktops.

What should I do if my CSV isn’t formatted correctly?

If you encounter formatting issues, try adjusting the quote settings or opening the file in a text editor to verify the delimiter.