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Convert CSV to TSV for Safer Text Imports

Category: Data Conversion | Feature: csv_to_tsv

CSV files can break when text fields contain commas and quotes. Converting to TSV is often safer for text-heavy records.

This guide explains a clean conversion routine that protects row structure before importing into analytics or CMS tools.

Use Cases

  • Converting campaign exports with long copy fields.
  • Preparing CMS bulk imports with rich descriptions.
  • Cleaning CRM text data before spreadsheet review.

Step-by-Step Workflow

  1. Paste raw CSV content into the input editor.
  2. Choose "CSV to TSV" from the tool list.
  3. Run conversion and verify that each record still has the expected number of columns.
  4. Import the TSV output into your target platform and validate row count.

Expert Tips

  • Run a quick spot-check on rows with quotes after conversion.
  • Keep backups of the original CSV before transforming production data.

Example

Sample Input

"name","description"
"Widget","Small, durable model"

Expected Output

name	description
Widget	Small, durable model

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