File Extension Database

Open TSV File

TSV files have two main uses, different from each other, namely:

Tab Separated Values ??File

Similar to CSV files, in this application, the files with the TSV extension store a data table in which the data columns are separated by tabs.

It is compatible with most spreadsheet programs, and therefore it can be exported to any of its native formats.

TSV files can also be created using spreadsheet programs, thus making it possible to view the data with a basic text editor or word processing program.

Digital Receiver Video Recording File

In this section, files with the TSV extension contain a recording of a television program, either in real time or programmed by the user, and it is created by various digital or satellite television receivers, being its native format.

The video format is Advanced Video Coding (AVC), the audio is in the MPEG-1 format, usually MP3, and the text in the teletext subtitle format.

Typical TSV application file locations:

C:\Windows\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE %1

Frequently associated Windows objects:

tsv_auto_file

How Can I Open TSV File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open TSV file is to find a TSV file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a TSV file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open TSV file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as TSV file opener then try to search online for "TSV viewer", "application to open TSV file" or "open TSV file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open TSV file

How Can I Open TSV File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a TSV file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a TSV file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with TSV file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as TSV file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open TSV file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open TSV file then try to search for "TSV viewer", "application to open TSV file" or "read TSV file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read TSV file

How Can I Open TSV File on Android

If you downloaded a TSV file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded TSV file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "TSV".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "TSV viewer", "TSV file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open TSV File on iPhone or iPad

To open TSV File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the TSV file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "TSV". This way you can find apps which can open TSV files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "TSV viewer" or "TSV file" online in your favorite search engine.

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