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Access import multiple TSV files into a single table

Want to import multiple TSV files into a single Access table?

Try Withdata FileToDB, a desktop TSV to Access converter for Windows, MacOS, and Linux, Convert TSV to Access, Easy and Fast.

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Import multiple TSV files into a single Access table

Login to Access -> Choose TSV files -> Set Access table -> Import TSV files to Access table

Choose Access and logon.

Click “Wizard – N Files To 1 Table” at task dialog.

Select the “TSV” file type.

then show the wizard.

1. Select a folder that constains TSV files.

Support large ( > 4GB ) TSV files.

2. Config first TSV file importing options.

3. Select a Access table and config fields.

4. Preview data will be in Access table.

5. Import multiple TSV files to the Access table.

View imported data in Access table

Import multiple TSV files to Access in command line

Save “multiple TSV files to Access” session, then you can:

Set scheduled tasks for importing multiple TSV files to Access

You can schedule and automate this converting task by:

  1. Save session and create .bat (Windows) or .sh (Linux/macOS) file for “TSV to Access” conversion.
  2. Set scheduled task for “TSV to Access” conversion.

FAQ

What is Withdata FileToDB?
Withdata FileToDB is an ETL software can import TSV data to Access. Download Withdata FileToDB
How long does it take to import TSV data to Access?
FileToDB works fast. It convert millions of rows within a minute.
Is it safe to import TSV data to Access using FileToDB?
Of course! FileToDB import TSV data to Access locally, absolutely safe.
Can I import TSV data to Access on Linux, Mac OS?
Yes, you can. FileToDB has Linux, Mac OS, and Windows version.
Can I import TSV data to Access in command line?
Yes, you can. FileToDB can running in command line, on Linux, Mac OS, and Windows.
Can FileToDB work without Microsoft Access installed?
Yes, FileToDB can work without Microsoft Access installed.

More about Withdata FileToDB – TSV to Access converter

See also:

TSV → Access reference

Type mapping

Value kindin TSVin Access
Int1234Long Integer
Bigint9007199254740993Long Integer
Decimal1234.56Decimal
Float1.234e+10Double
Textunquoted; a tab in the value splits the columnText(n)
Long textunquoted; newlines break the rowLong Text
Date2026-09-18Date/Time
Datetime2026-09-18 14:30:00Date/Time
Binarynot representableOLE Object
BooleanTRUE / FALSEYes/No
JSONthe whole JSON value as-is (its own quotes stay)Long Text

Dialect differences

TSV is a file format and Access is a database server, so the target has to be told the types the file never carried - the rows below are where the two sides diverge.

Propertyin TSVin Access
port—(file-based)
identifiersRarely used, which is exactly why tabs in data break it[square brackets]
row limit—SELECT TOP n
datesConventional text: 2026-09-18 or 2026-09-18 14:30:00Date/Time
long text—MEMO
binaryNot supported - must be encodedOLE Object
separatorTab—
encodingNo declaration - UTF-8 works only with a BOM—
typingNone - every field is text—
shapeFlat table, optional header rowTables of rows and columns
ceilingNo formal limit—

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Free in-browser converters for CSV, Excel, JSON, XML and SQL: Withdata Online Data Conversion. Large files, batch conversion or scheduling? See the offline desktop apps, or browse all data conversion tools.

New to the format? Read what a TSV file is (and how it differs from CSV).