What is a TSV 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 TSV conversions
How to open a TSV file?
If you don't know how to view a TSV file, you can convert it to another format you already recognize. You can use MConverter for the conversion.
Can I convert TSV files in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple TSV files at once. You can even drag and drop folders containing TSVs.
Pasting TSV files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting TSV files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a TSV file, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big TSVs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert TSV 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 TSV 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 TSVs safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your TSV 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 TSVs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
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How long does it take to convert TSV?
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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