XLSX, the Excel workbook
XLSX is the Microsoft Excel format: a workbook with one or more sheets, data types and formatting.
Strengths: It is what almost any office expects.
Limits: Other apps and databases usually ask for CSV to import data.
Data
Convert XLSX to TSV
Turn your XLSX files into TSV in seconds. Everything happens in your browser: nothing is uploaded to any server.
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Drag your files here
Or paste them with Ctrl+V. They never leave your device.
Why convert XLSX to TSV?
Other apps and databases usually ask for CSV to import data. As TSV it pastes straight into a spreadsheet, with no trouble from commas.
About the formats
TSV, tab-separated tables
TSV is like CSV but separates columns with tabs, so commas inside the text are not a problem.
Strengths: It pastes straight into a spreadsheet and is common for scientific data.
Limits: Like CSV: a single sheet and no formatting.
How to convert XLSX to TSV
- 1Drop your XLSX files in the box, paste them or pick them from your device.
- 2Check that the target is TSV and open the options if you want to adjust it.
- 3Press “Convert” and download each TSV, or all of them in a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Is my XLSX uploaded to a server to turn it into TSV?
No. The XLSX to TSV conversion runs entirely in your browser, with code downloaded from this site and executed on your device. You can check it in the Network tab of the developer tools or by going offline after the page loads.
What if the XLSX has several sheets?
You get one TSV per sheet, named after the sheet, and download them together in a ZIP.
Is there a size limit?
Up to 1 GB on desktop and about 200 MB on mobile, although a huge spreadsheet may take a few seconds.
Can I convert several XLSX files at once?
Yes. Drop as many XLSX files as you like: several are converted at the same time, depending on your processor cores, and when they finish you can download each TSV or all of them in a ZIP.