How to convert TSV to XLSX
Sheetize TSV‑to‑XLSX Converter for .NET provides a simple yet powerful API for reading TSV (tab‑delimited) data and writing it to an Excel workbook while preserving column types, header rows, and cell styling. This is useful when you need to distribute data in a familiar spreadsheet format or integrate it into workflows that only accept XLSX files.
Main Features
Convert TSV to XLSX
Read any TSV file (tab‑delimited) and generate a macro‑free XLSX file, with optional data‑type inference and custom column formatting.
Preserve Formatting & Data Types
Detect numbers, dates, booleans and apply appropriate Excel styles; you can also supply a style template to keep a consistent look.
Streaming Support
Process huge TSV files row‑by‑row to keep memory usage low, perfect for batch conversions or web services.
Detailed Instructions
TSV → XLSX Workflow
To convert a TSV file to XLSX with Sheetize, follow these steps:
- Initialize the Converter: Create an instance of
TextConverter. - Configure Options: Set
LoadOptions(delimiter, encoding, hasHeader) andTextConverterSaveOptions(output path, style template). - Define File Paths: Provide the source TSV path and the destination XLSX location.
- Execute Conversion: Call
Processwith the prepared options.
Example – Convert a TSV to XLSX
using Sheetize;
var readOptions = new LoadOptions
{
InputFile = \"sales_data.tsv\"
};
var saveOptions = new TextConverterSaveOptions
{
OutputFile = \"E:\\reports\\sales_report.xlsx\"
};
TextConverter.Process(readOptions, saveOptions);Expanded Format Support
- Sheetize can also convert XLSX back to TSV, optionally selecting specific sheets or ranges.
- The library supports exporting to JSON, CSV, or HTML directly from the generated workbook, enabling end‑to‑end reporting pipelines (e.g., TSV → XLSX → HTML).
With these capabilities, Sheetize makes TSV‑to‑XLSX conversion effortless, whether you need a quick one‑off script or a production‑grade service.