Focused purpose
What this tool does
Convert TSV files or tab-separated pasted text to CSV locally. Preserve quoted tabs and special characters, choose the output delimiter and download without an account.
- ✓ File and clipboard input
- ✓ Quoted-tab preservation
- ✓ Special-character support
- ✓ Configurable CSV delimiter
Workflow
How to use it
- 01
Open TSV or paste a copied range.
- 02
Confirm columns and output delimiter.
- 03
Preview serialized CSV and download.
Available controls
Available options
- Paste directly from a spreadsheet.
- Choose comma or semicolon output.
- Select line endings and BOM.
- Preview quoting before download.
Pasted spreadsheet rows
Example before and after
The data uses tabs rather than commas.
Before
id name status 001 Ada active 002 Linus active
After
id,name,status 001,Ada,active 002,Linus,active
Expected result: Three columns are preserved in a comma-separated CSV.
Practical scenarios
Common use cases
Convert copied spreadsheet cells.
Prepare tab-delimited system exports.
Create regional semicolon CSV.
HONEST LIMITS
Important limitations
- iUnquoted tabs always delimit fields.
- iVisual spreadsheet formatting is not part of pasted tabular text.
FAQ
Questions about this tool
Can I paste cells from a spreadsheet?
Yes. Use Paste data and review the detected tab-separated columns.
Are tabs inside quoted fields preserved?
Yes. Properly quoted tab characters remain part of the value.
Can the output use semicolons?
Yes. Select semicolon as the CSV output delimiter.