CSV ↔ TSV Converter
DeveloperNewPaste CSV or TSV data and convert between the two formats. Correctly handles quoted fields, embedded commas, and special characters.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a CSV file to TSV?
Paste your CSV data into the input box and the tool detects the comma delimiter automatically, converting it to tab-separated values you can copy or download. Quoted fields and commas inside quotes are preserved correctly during the conversion.
Does the converter handle commas inside quoted fields?
Yes, fields wrapped in double quotes that contain commas, line breaks, or embedded tabs are parsed correctly and will not be split into extra columns. The same quoting rules apply when converting TSV back to CSV.
Is converting CSV to TSV free, with no install needed?
Yes, pasting and converting CSV or TSV data is free with no account, download, or practical row limit for typical spreadsheet sized data. You just paste, convert, and copy the result.
Why would I need to convert CSV to TSV instead of using commas?
TSV is useful when your data contains many commas, such as addresses or currency values, since tabs rarely appear inside real data and need no quoting. Some database import tools and legacy systems also expect tab-delimited files specifically.