How to convert TSV to XLSX
To convert TSV to XLSX, upload your TSV file, choose XLSX as the output format and press Convert. The finished XLSX 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 TSV spreadsheet files into XLSX 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 TSV file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Why convert TSV to XLSX?
- Holds many sheets, formulas and charts
- Supported by Excel, Google Sheets and LibreOffice
- Compact and reliable
- Opens in: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, Numbers
What to expect from this conversion
- TSV has no formatting, so the spreadsheet is created with plain cells. Numbers and dates are detected automatically.
TSV vs XLSX
| Property | TSV | XLSX |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tab-Separated Values | Office Open XML Spreadsheet |
| Released | 1980, Universal | 2007, Microsoft (ECMA-376) |
| Family | Spreadsheet | Spreadsheet |
| Opens in | Excel, Google Sheets, databases, Python, R and text editors | Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, Numbers |
| Best for | text with many commas; bioinformatics and data science | budgets and financial models; reports with several sheets |
Steps to convert TSV to XLSX
- Drop your TSV file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that XLSX is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new XLSX 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 TSV to XLSX?
Drop your TSV file on the converter, confirm that XLSX is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the XLSX file. No account or software is needed.
Is the TSV to XLSX 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 TSV to XLSX?
TSV has no formatting, so the spreadsheet is created with plain cells. Numbers and dates are detected automatically.
Will formulas and formatting be kept when converting TSV to XLSX?
TSV has no formatting, so the spreadsheet is created with plain cells. Numbers and dates are detected automatically.
Which programs open XLSX files?
XLSX files open in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, Numbers.
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.