What is a TAB file?
| File extension | .tsv |
|---|---|
| Alternative filename extension | .tab |
| Category | Document/Office file formats |
| Developed by | - |
| Mime type | text/tab-separated-values |
Format description
Tab Separated Values (TSV) is a text-based file format developed in 1993. TSV files store information in a tabular format, where each row’s values are separated by tab characters. Commonly used to transfer data between databases and spreadsheets, TSV files are especially popular in the fields of data science and research.Common questions about TAB conversions
How to open a TAB file?
If you don't know how to view a TAB file, you can convert it to another format you already recognize. You can use MConverter for the conversion.
Can I convert TAB files in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple TAB files at once. You can even drag and drop folders containing TABs.
Pasting TAB files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting TAB files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a TAB file, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big TABs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert TAB files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert TAB files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting TABs safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your TAB files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your TABs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
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Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 14,802,820 files so far.
How long does it take to convert TAB?
For most documents, the wait may be a minute or so. However, MConverter also supports converting larger documents, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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