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Transform YAML sequences of mappings into tab-separated values for spreadsheets and command-line tools. YAML keys become column headers, entries become rows.
To convert YAML to TSV, drop your .yaml file onto the ChangeThisFile converter. YAML sequences of mappings are flattened into tab-separated rows that paste directly into spreadsheets. This free tool runs in your browser and your data never leaves your device.
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YAML vs TSV: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | YAML | TSV |
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| Structure | Hierarchical with nested mappings and sequences | Flat rows and columns |
| Syntax | Indentation-based with key: value | Tab-delimited plain text |
| Data types | Strings, numbers, booleans, null, dates | All values are text |
| Nesting | Unlimited depth with indentation | Not supported |
| Comments | Supported with # syntax | Not supported |
| Spreadsheet paste | Requires parsing first | Paste directly into cells |
| Command-line tools | Requires yq or custom parser | Native with awk, cut, sort |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Reviewing Ansible inventory in spreadsheets
Convert YAML Ansible inventories or variable files to TSV for quick review and editing in Excel or Google Sheets.
Processing Kubernetes data with Unix tools
Convert YAML Kubernetes resource lists to TSV for filtering and analysis with awk, grep, sort, and other shell commands.
Pasting CI/CD pipeline data into reports
Extract structured data from YAML CI/CD configs and convert to TSV for pasting into project reports or documentation spreadsheets.
Quick data inspection
View YAML array data in tabular format by converting to TSV and pasting into a spreadsheet for sorting, filtering, and formula-based analysis.
How to Convert YAML to TSV
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Drop your YAML file
Drag and drop your .yaml or .yml file onto the converter, or click to browse. The file should contain a sequence of mappings for tabular output.
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Instant conversion
Mapping keys become tab-separated column headers. Each mapping in the sequence becomes a tab-delimited row. Nested values are stringified.
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Download your TSV
Click Download to save the .tsv file. Copy and paste the output directly into any spreadsheet for instant column alignment.
Frequently Asked Questions
A sequence (list) of mappings with consistent keys produces the cleanest TSV. Each mapping becomes a row with keys as column headers.
Nested mappings and sequences within a record are converted to their string representation in a single TSV cell. Flatten your YAML for cleaner tabular output.
Yes. TSV is the native clipboard format for spreadsheets. Copy the output and paste into Excel or Google Sheets for automatic column alignment.
YAML null values (null, ~, or empty) become empty cells in the TSV output.
YAML booleans (true, false, yes, no) are output as the strings 'true' or 'false' in the TSV cells.
Date values are output as their string representation. The format matches how the date was written in the YAML source.
Comments are stripped during parsing and do not appear in the TSV output. TSV does not support comments.
The converter processes the first document in multi-document YAML files. Split your file to convert multiple documents separately.
YAML anchors and aliases are resolved during parsing. The TSV output contains the fully expanded values.
Yes. The conversion runs entirely in your browser. Your YAML data is never uploaded to any server.
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