csv ↔ tsv Converter

Run csv ↔ tsv Converter using the supplied input and options.

CSV has header row. XML conversion uses root/item with attributes under @attributes; mixed content is rejected. Reverse conversion is not always lossless.

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Result

Enter your values and run the tool to see your result.

What this tool does

Converts between CSV and TSV, switching comma separation for tab separation so you can paste into a different program.

How to use it

  1. Paste the data.
  2. Choose the direction.
  3. Run it and confirm the column count is unchanged.

Worked example

Converting name,value and Ada,42 to TSV returns the same two lines with tabs instead of commas.

Frequently asked questions

Why use TSV?
Tabs are safer when values frequently contain commas, and spreadsheets usually split columns more reliably from TSV when pasting.
What if a value contains a tab?
Column boundaries can shift. Keep such data as CSV, or replace the tabs beforehand.

What this tool does not cover

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