How to convert TSV to XLS
- Add your .TSV file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .XLS in a few seconds.
- Download your new .XLS file.
What to expect
- XLS caps at 65,536 rows and 256 columns - any rows beyond that limit are dropped silently without warning.
- Leading zeros in columns such as phone numbers or ZIP codes are stripped unless those columns are explicitly set to Text during import.
- TSV carries no formatting, formulas, or multiple sheets - the resulting
.xlswill contain plain values only.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert TSV to XLS without Microsoft Office?
Yes. LibreOffice Calc is free and open-source and handles the conversion fully - open the
.tsv through the import dialog, set Tab as the delimiter, and save as .xls.My TSV has more than 65,000 rows. Will they all convert?
No. XLS is hard-limited to 65,536 rows and any rows beyond that are cut off silently. Convert to XLSX instead, which supports over one million rows.
Why does my converted XLS show all data in one column?
The tab delimiter was not recognised on import. Reopen the
.tsv using the import wizard (Data > From Text/CSV in Excel or File > Open in LibreOffice) and manually select Tab as the separator.Will my file be safe if I use the online converter?
Yes - your file is deleted from the server immediately after the conversion is complete.
