How to convert TSV to XLS?
You can convert TSV to XLS with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose TSV files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your TSVs.
You can also click to select TSV files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a TSV file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with TSV files to XLS is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on XLS from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's XLS or something else.
- Download your XLS files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted XLS files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each XLS.
On desktop platforms, you can download the XLS files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the XLS's with other apps.
About the formats
| 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.| File extension | .xls |
|---|---|
| Category | Document/Office file formats |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| Mime type | application/vnd.ms-excel |
Format description
Spreadsheet compatible with Microsoft Office Excel 2003 and older.Common questions about converting TSV to XLS
Can I convert TSV to XLS in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple TSVs to XLS's simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing TSVs to convert to XLS.
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 to XLS, 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 to XLS 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 to XLS?
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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