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Convert Excel to TSV

Counter XLSX → TSV
Drop your files here .xlsx .xlsm

    Not every program opens an Excel file, and it is heavier than simple data exchange needs. TSV separates cells with tabs, is safe for data with commas, and pastes straight into spreadsheets.

    • Free
    • No sign-up
    • Batch conversion

    Why convert Excel to TSV?

    To convert Excel (XLSX) files to TSV, drop them on the counter above.

    Most files convert in seconds: no queue, no email address, and the TSV result saves straight to your computer or phone.

    How to convert Excel to TSV

    1. Add your Excel files

      Drag your Excel (XLSX) files onto the counter or pick them with Choose files. You can add several at once.

    2. Check the settings

      The defaults suit most cases. Change quality, size or other options if you like; after a change, one click converts again.

    3. Conversion starts by itself

      Each file is converted to TSV and its row is stamped CONVERTED.

    4. Download your TSV file

      Get the file with Download. With several files you can download them all as one ZIP.

    Excel vs TSV

    PropertyXLSXTSV
    Full nameMicrosoft Excel (Office Open XML)Tab-Separated Values
    TypeSpreadsheetSpreadsheet
    Multiple sheetsYesNo
    Plain textNoYes
    Created byMicrosoft (ISO/IEC 29500)—
    Year2007—
    Extensions.xlsx .xlsm.tsv .tab
    MIMEapplication/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheettext/tab-separated-values

    About the formats

    XLSX

    Microsoft Excel (Office Open XML)

    XLSX is the spreadsheet format Microsoft Excel has used since 2007. It can hold several sheets, formulas, formatting and charts.

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    TSV

    Tab-Separated Values

    TSV is a plain-text table format that separates cells with tab characters. It causes fewer problems than CSV when data contains commas.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is converting Excel to TSV free?

    Yes, completely free. No account, no daily limit, no watermark and no queue.

    Does it work on a phone?

    Yes. It works on iPhone, iPad and Android, with no app to install.

    Is there a file size limit?

    There is no size limit set by us. Files of hundreds of MB convert too; very large files take longer and are handled more comfortably on a computer than on a phone.

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