JSON to TSV Converter – Tab-Separated Values
Convert JSON arrays into tab-separated values (TSV) for easy spreadsheet and database import. Free online JSON to TSV Converter with instant preview and download support.
About JSON to TSV Converter
Tab-separated values format is perfect for importing JSON data into spreadsheets, databases, or legacy systems. This tool converts your JSON arrays into TSV format with proper escaping for special characters.
How it works
The tool extracts all unique keys from your JSON array to create the header row. Each object becomes a data row with values separated by tabs, handling nested objects by flattening them.
Special characters like tabs and newlines within values are properly escaped to maintain TSV integrity. Values containing tabs are quoted to prevent column misalignment.
When you'd use this
You have JSON data from an API that needs to go into Excel or Google Sheets. TSV format opens directly in spreadsheet applications while preserving the data structure.
TSV works best with flat or moderately nested data. Deeply nested structures produce long flattened key names that may be harder to work with in spreadsheet applications.
Questions
What's the difference between TSV and CSV?
TSV uses tabs as delimiters while CSV uses commas. TSV is safer when your data might contain commas, but CSV is more universally supported.
How are nested objects handled?
Nested objects are flattened using dot notation. A field like address.city becomes a single column header in the TSV output.
Can I open TSV in Excel?
Yes, Excel opens TSV files directly. You can also import TSV data using the Text Import Wizard for more control over column formatting.
What about arrays in the data?
Arrays are converted to JSON strings within their cell. For better array handling, consider preprocessing your data to expand arrays into separate rows.
Can I download the TSV file?
Yes. Click Download to save the TSV as a file, or use Copy to paste it directly into your spreadsheet or database import tool.