A .TSV file is a TSV File Format associated with Documents. TSV is a plain text data file that organizes records in columns separated by ASCII tab characters.

How do I open a .TSV file on Windows or Mac?

You can open .TSV files using Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, Text Editors. If you do not have native software installed, you can use OpenAnyFile's free File Identifier or convert .TSV to a standard format in your browser.

Is a .TSV file safe to open?

This format carries a safety rating of Low Risk. Plain text format widely used in database export/import routines

Can I convert a .TSV file to other formats?

Yes! .TSV can be converted to formats such as .CSV, .XLSX directly in your web browser.

What should I do if a .TSV file is corrupted or won't open?

If your .TSV file displays an invalid header or signature error, check its magic bytes hex header (Varies) using OpenAnyFile's Magic Byte Detector or follow our step-by-step file repair guide.

How do I open .TSV files?

You can open .TSV files using Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, Text Editors.

Documents • MIME: text/tab-separated-values

.TSV – TSV File Format

TSV is a plain text data file that organizes records in columns separated by ASCII tab characters.

Primary Category Documents

MIME Type text/tab-separated-values

Magic Bytes Signature Varies

Security Risk Rating Low Risk

Recommended Software to Open .TSV

Microsoft Excel

windows, mac, linux • Free

Google Sheets

windows, mac, linux • Free

LibreOffice Calc

windows, mac, linux • Free

Text Editors

windows, mac, linux • Free