1) Upload TSV file to convert
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Allowed file types: ris, bib, xls, xlsx, csv, tsv, tab, xlsb, xltx, xlr, pxl, qpw, wb3, wq1, dbf, wk3, 123, mdb, odt
2) Set converting TSV to CSV options
3) Get converted file
File extension | .TSV |
Category | Document File |
Description | TSV facilitates exchange of tabular database between utilities using a variety of extensions. TSV files look like textual tables and are compiled of records (lines), which, in turn, are made up of fields. Each field forms a succession of characters, except TAB symbols, which serve as field separators. The top line is indeed the header, since it sets names for each field and defines their function, and the remaining lines have as many fields as the top one. TSVs can be rendered in utilities designed for creating databases and electronic tables. These materials can be conveniently exported to Excel. |
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MIME type | text/tab-separated-values |
Useful links | More detailed information on TSV files |
File extension | .CSV |
Category | Document File |
Description | CSV is a plain text format used for representing database tables. Each data box (cell) is enclosed in commas. Each line is a table row with data cells. It is a perfect format for transporting tables from one application to another. CSV files can be edited in OpenOffice Calc, MS Excel and many others. Being a plain text in actual fact, CSV tables are compatible with various text editing programs. It doesn't support formatting, so any data structuring is made with the use of special characters. |
Associated programs | The CSV file format is very simple and supported by almost all spreadsheets and database management systems |
Developed by | Microsoft |
MIME type | text/csv |
Useful links | More detailed information on CSV files |
The digital world brims with myriad file formats, each designed to cater to specific tasks. Among these, TSV (Tab-separated values) and CSV (Comma-separated values) are deceptively similar yet distinct in their nuances. The act of converting TSV to CSV, while seemingly straightforward, reveals the subtle intricacies of data organization.
TSV is a format primarily used to store data in a table structure with tabs as separators. It's often used when the data itself contains commas, which would complicate the CSV format. On the other hand, CSV uses commas as its default delimiter. It's a universal standard for data interchange due to its simplicity and wide acceptance.
At first glance, the conversion might seem like a simple replacement of tabs with commas. However, consider a scenario where the data within the TSV file already contains commas. The conversion then becomes a delicate balancing act, ensuring that original commas don't disrupt the new CSV structure.
TSV to CSV conversion, while seemingly basic, serves as a window into the meticulous world of data representation. It reminds us that even in the digital realm, the smallest details can be of paramount significance.
Our tool converts an uploaded copy of your original file. The original file stays on your computer and is unaffected by the process. There is no risk of data loss by conversion.
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