TSV files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Tab-Separated Values File
General Information
| Title | TSV File Extension |
| Extension | .tsv |
| Full Form | Tab-Separated Values File |
| File Type | Spreadsheet, Text File |
| Developer | N/A |
| MIME Type | text/tab-separated-values |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data storage |
| Additional Functions | Data exchange |
| Features | Simple, Human-readable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Plain text |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Data Analysis | Yes |
| Database Import/Export | Yes |
| Reporting | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Macro injection |
| Best Practices | Validation, Sanitization |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | N/A |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .csv, .xlsx, .ods |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Excel |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
 Google Sheets |
Free | Web-based |
 LibreOffice Calc |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Notepad++ |
Free | Windows |
Type 2: Digital Receiver Video Recording
General Information
| Title | TSV File Extension |
| Extension | .tsv |
| Full Form | Tab-Separated Values |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | N/A |
| MIME Type | text/tab-separated-values |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data storage |
| Additional Functions | Data interchange |
| Features | Simple, Plain text |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on data |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Data Analysis | Yes |
| Data Backup | Yes |
| Import/Export | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data leakage |
| Best Practices | Data validation, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .csv, .txt, .xlsx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel |
Commercial | Windows, Mac |
| Google Sheets |
Free | Web-based |
| LibreOffice Calc |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |