DataShift

Convert TSV to CSV Online

Convert tab-separated values to standard CSV — or any other delimiter.

TSV → CSV

Free TSV to CSV converter. Paste tab-separated data and get a properly formatted CSV file. Works in your browser with no upload.

100% local — no uploads
Input · TSV

Output will appear here

How to use the TSV → CSV

  1. Paste or upload your TSV data

    Paste text directly into the input box, drag and drop a file onto it, or click "Upload file" to browse. Conversion starts instantly on paste — no button click required.

  2. Configure options (optional)

    Open the Options panel to customise delimiter, headers, nested-object flattening, and more. Use the Field Selector to pick exactly which columns appear in the output.

  3. Copy or download your CSV

    Click Copy to grab the result, or Download to save the file. Everything runs locally in your browser — no data ever leaves your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my data safe?
Yes. Every conversion runs entirely inside your browser. No data is ever transmitted to a server. The tool works offline once loaded.
What is the maximum file size?
There is no hard limit. Files under 1 MB convert instantly. Files 1–10 MB show a progress indicator. Files over 10 MB prompt a warning and run in a background thread to keep the browser responsive.
Why does my TSV fail to parse?
Common causes are trailing commas, single-quoted strings, unquoted keys, or missing closing brackets. The converter auto-repairs many of these and tells you exactly what it changed.
Can I convert multiple files at once?
The tool handles one file at a time. For bulk conversion, consider the csvjson CLI or API.

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How it works

Step 1

Tabs become commas, quoting handled automatically

Any fields containing commas in the original TSV are quoted in the CSV output so the structure is preserved.

Example

Database export to CSV

Input
id	name	city
1	Alice	New York
2	Bob	San Francisco
Output
id,name,city
1,Alice,New York
2,Bob,San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

How are fields with commas in the tab-separated data handled?

They're automatically quoted in the CSV output, so `New York, NY` becomes `"New York, NY"` — preserving the value.