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XLSX to TSV Converter
Export spreadsheet data into tab-separated text for import pipelines that prefer TSV.
Like any flat text export, XLSX to TSV keeps cell values from one sheet but drops workbook-only features such as formulas, styling, and comments.
Upload XLSX
Supported input: xlsx. Max file size: 100 MB.
Downloads stay available for 1 day on your current access level.
Ready files get a temporary download link that you can open or share.
Convert multiple files
If you repeat the same format change often, you can prepare a batch and process several files together.
Batch conversion is available on the Pro plan. Sign in to upload up to 25 files at once for this converter.
Step by step
How to use this converter
- 1
Choose a XLSX file
Start with a supported XLSX source and check that the file is the version you want to convert.
- 2
Review the format notes
XLSX to TSV Converter explains what is preserved, what can change, and which settings matter before upload.
- 3
Upload XLSX
Upload the source file, run the conversion, and download the finished TSV result from the temporary link.
- 4
Keep the original
Save your original XLSX file until you have checked that the TSV output fits the next app or publishing flow.
Expected output
You receive a TSV file that matches the stated converter limits. A practical pair to XLSX to CSV when downstream tooling expects tabs instead of commas.
Before you convert
Common issues to check
- - sheet selection is required for multi-sheet files
- - tab-delimited output is still a flat text export
- - formulas
- - styles
- - merged-cell behavior
Not ideal for
- - sheet selection is required for multi-sheet files
- - tab-delimited output is still a flat text export
- - formulas
- - styles
- - merged-cell behavior
Before you start
You should know the result and the limits before the upload begins.
What stays
- - visible cell values from the selected sheet
What may change
- - formulas
- - styles
- - merged-cell behavior
- - multiple sheets
- - comments
Known limitations
- - sheet selection is required for multi-sheet files
- - tab-delimited output is still a flat text export
Typical use cases
- - database imports
- - analytics pipelines
- - tab-delimited handoff
Available options
- - sheet selection
- - encoding
- - quote mode
FAQ
What happens during XLSX to TSV conversion?
The converter exports one worksheet into tab-separated text so the data can be imported by systems that expect TSV.
Are uploaded files kept permanently?
No. Files are kept only for a short time and downloads are served through temporary links.
Can quality or formatting change?
Yes. Each converter page calls out what is preserved, what may be lost, and which settings matter before upload.