How to convert ODS to TSV
To convert ODS to TSV, upload your ODS file, choose TSV as the output format and press Convert. The finished TSV file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns ODS spreadsheet files into TSV in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using LibreOffice and pandas, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your ODS file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Reasons to switch from ODS to TSV
- Safe for data that contains commas
- Simple and readable
- Opens in spreadsheets and databases
- Opens in: Excel, Google Sheets, databases, Python, R and text editors
What to expect from this conversion
- TSV stores a single table, so formatting, colours, charts and formulas are dropped and only the values are kept. Only the first sheet is exported to CSV and TSV; JSON keeps every sheet.
ODS vs TSV
| Property | ODS | TSV |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | OpenDocument Spreadsheet | Tab-Separated Values |
| Released | 2005, OASIS (ISO 26300) | 1980, Universal |
| Family | Spreadsheet | Spreadsheet |
| Opens in | LibreOffice Calc, OpenOffice, Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets | Excel, Google Sheets, databases, Python, R and text editors |
| Best for | LibreOffice users; open-source and government workflows | text with many commas; bioinformatics and data science |
Steps to convert ODS to TSV
- Drop your ODS file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that TSV is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new TSV file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Check that the first row contains your column names.
- Use XLSX when you need several sheets.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert ODS to TSV?
Drop your ODS file on the converter, confirm that TSV is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the TSV file. No account or software is needed.
Is the ODS to TSV converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting ODS to TSV?
TSV stores a single table, so formatting, colours, charts and formulas are dropped and only the values are kept. Only the first sheet is exported to CSV and TSV; JSON keeps every sheet.
Will formulas and formatting be kept when converting ODS to TSV?
TSV stores a single table, so formatting, colours, charts and formulas are dropped and only the values are kept. Only the first sheet is exported to CSV and TSV; JSON keeps every sheet.
Which programs open TSV files?
TSV files open in Excel, Google Sheets, databases, Python, R and text editors.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 100 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.