CSV to TSV

Convert CSV to TSV format

About CSV to TSV

CSV to TSV converts comma-separated values to tab-separated values entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded to a server. Parsing is quote-aware: a field wrapped in double quotes can safely contain a comma (like 'Smith, John') without being split into extra columns, and a doubled double-quote inside a quoted field is unescaped to a single quote. Since TSV has no standard quoting convention of its own, a literal tab character embedded inside a quoted CSV field (rare) will still come through as a stray column separator in the output.

How to use CSV to TSV

  1. 1Paste your CSV text into the input box (there's no file upload — paste the contents directly).
  2. 2Click 'Convert' to replace commas with tabs.
  3. 3Review the result in the output box.
  4. 4Click 'Copy' to copy it to your clipboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between CSV and TSV?

CSV separates values with commas; TSV uses tabs. TSV can be more reliable for data that itself contains commas, since tabs are less likely to appear inside a value.

Does it support file upload, or only pasted text?

Only pasted text — there's no file picker or drag-and-drop upload.

Is my data uploaded to a server?

No, the conversion happens entirely in your browser.

Does it handle quoted fields that contain commas?

Yes — a field wrapped in double quotes (e.g. "Smith, John") is parsed as a single value and its comma is preserved intact, rather than being split into extra columns.

Tips & Tricks

  • Wrap a value in double quotes if it contains a comma (e.g. "Smith, John") — quoted fields are parsed correctly and stay as a single column.
  • TSV has no standard quoting mechanism, so a literal tab character embedded inside a quoted CSV field (very rare) will still show up as a stray extra column in the output.
  • There's no file size limit enforced by the tool, but very large pastes are limited by your browser's performance.
  • Copy the result right away, since there's no download button or saved history.