Know your formats
Supported formats and limitations
- Input formats
- XLSX
- Output formats
- TSV
- Fields containing tabs, quotes, or line breaks are double-quoted, with CRLF between records. The receiving tool must support quoted TSV.
- Formula results use the saved cache. Formula-like fields get a leading apostrophe. Formatting and workbook styles are omitted.
Choose one worksheet to write tab-separated stored values. Fields with tabs, quotes or newlines use double quotes, and quotes inside fields are doubled. Formula-like values receive a disclosed apostrophe. Reimport can retain the table’s text values, while original styles, date formatting and other sheets are omitted.
Maximum input size is 8 MiB per file.
A local workflow
How to use this converter
Your file contents stay in the browser as you work.
Select the workbook and worksheet.
Convert to tab-separated text.
Download the TSV and review any formula-safety notice.
A little more clarity
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert the TSV back to a workbook?
TSV to XLSX can reimport this quoting convention. The new workbook stores text cells and keeps any apostrophes added during export.
Is XLSX to TSV available now?
This tool runs locally with JavaScript enabled. Check its supported formats and size limits before converting.