Convert CSV to TSV
Quickly convert a CSV file to a TSV file. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
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Output
The result appears here as you type.
How to use Convert CSV to TSV
- 1. Paste the comma-separated data. Put the CSV into the input pane. The parser respects quoting rules, so a field like 'Doe, Jane' with an embedded comma stays one field instead of splitting in two.
- 2. Check the tab-separated result. The output replaces the field separator with real tab characters and drops quotes that are no longer needed. Fields that themselves contain a tab remain quoted so the file stays unambiguous.
- 3. Copy the TSV. Copy the output and paste it where tabs are expected. Pasting TSV directly into Excel or Google Sheets drops each value into its own cell, which plain CSV pasting often fails to do.
When to use Convert CSV to TSV
Convert CSV to TSV swaps commas for tabs, which sounds trivial until quoted fields are involved. Tab-separated output pastes cleanly into spreadsheets, works with cut and awk on the command line, and avoids the comma-inside-a-value ambiguity that breaks naive splitting. This tool handles the quoting rules correctly in both directions of the value.
- Pasting data into a spreadsheet. Pasting raw CSV into Google Sheets dumps whole lines into single cells. Convert to TSV first and the same paste lands every value in its own column with no import dialog.
- Preparing input for cut and awk. Shell tools split on tabs far more reliably than on commas that might be quoted. Converting the export to TSV lets a one-line awk script pull the third column without a CSV library.
- Loading a database that expects tabs. PostgreSQL's COPY defaults to tab-delimited text and MySQL's LOAD DATA is happiest with tabs too. Converting your CSV beforehand avoids fiddling with DELIMITER clauses in the import statement.
Examples
Commas become tabs
Input
name,age Ada,36
Output
name age Ada 36
About the Convert CSV to TSV tool
Convert CSV to TSV runs as plain JavaScript in your browser tab, with no server behind it. Quickly convert a CSV file to a TSV file. Whatever you put in stays on your device from start to finish.
The tool is part of EditSafely's CSV Tools section, 133 single-purpose utilities built around the same idea: open the page, get the result, keep your data to yourself.
There is nothing to configure. Provide the input and the result appears on its own. A worked example further down the page shows exactly what the tool produces for a real input.
That local-first design has practical benefits beyond privacy. The tool keeps working on a flaky connection once the page has loaded, results are instant because nothing round-trips to a server, and it is safe to use with confidential material.
Frequently asked questions
Is Convert CSV to TSV free to use?
Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.
Is it safe to paste sensitive or confidential data?
Everything happens locally. Your browser downloads the tool's code once, then does all the processing itself; nothing you enter is transmitted, stored or logged. You can even go offline after the page loads and it will still work.
How much text can I process at once?
There is no fixed limit. Because the work happens on your own device rather than on a shared server, the practical ceiling is your machine's memory, which comfortably handles inputs far larger than typical online tools allow.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No. The tool works in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone. There is no account to create, no extension to add and no software to install.
How do I use the result?
The output panel has a one-click copy button, and you can keep refining the input while you work; the result updates in place as you type.