Convert TSV to Excel
Convert tab-separated value files into clean Excel spreadsheets. The converter handles quoted fields, UTF-8 text, and embedded special characters. Runs entirely in your browser.
Drag and drop your file here
or click to browse. Accepts .tsv, .txt up to 50 MB.
Your data never leaves your browser. Example: data.tsv
How accurate is this? This converter parses your file using deterministic rules (no AI or guessing). The output matches the source data exactly. If you notice any issue, please report it using the link below.
How to Export and Convert TSV Data
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Get your TSV file
TSV files are commonly exported from databases, spreadsheets, and bioinformatics tools.
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Upload the file here
Drag and drop or click to select your .tsv or .txt file.
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Review the preview
Verify columns are correctly separated.
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Download as Excel
Click "Download XLSX" to save.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a TSV file?
- TSV (Tab-Separated Values) is like CSV but uses tab characters instead of commas to separate columns. It is common in bioinformatics, database exports, and clipboard paste operations.
- Why not just open the TSV in Excel?
- Opening a TSV directly in Excel risks the same data corruption as CSV: leading zeros stripped, long numbers rounded, date-like strings auto-converted. This converter writes all values as text cells to prevent this.
- Can I paste tab-separated data from my clipboard?
- Yes. Switch to the "Paste data" tab on the converter page and paste your tab-separated text. The converter will detect the tab delimiter automatically.
- Is my data private?
- Yes. Everything runs in your browser. No data is uploaded.
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