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DB2 import multiple TSV files into a single table

Want to import multiple TSV files into a single DB2 table?

Try Withdata FileToDB, a desktop TSV to DB2 converter for Windows, MacOS, and Linux, Convert TSV to DB2, Easy and Fast.

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Import multiple TSV files into a single DB2 table

Login to DB2 -> Choose TSV files -> Set DB2 table -> Import TSV files to DB2 table

Choose DB2 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 DB2 table and config fields.

4. Preview data will be in DB2 table.

5. Import multiple TSV files to the DB2 table.

View imported data in DB2 table

Import multiple TSV files to DB2 in command line

Save “multiple TSV files to DB2” session, then you can:

Set scheduled tasks for importing multiple TSV files to DB2

You can schedule and automate this converting task by:

  1. Save session and create .bat (Windows) or .sh (Linux/macOS) file for “TSV to DB2” conversion.
  2. Set scheduled task for “TSV to DB2” conversion.

FAQ

What is Withdata FileToDB?
Withdata FileToDB is an ETL software can import TSV data to DB2. Download Withdata FileToDB
How long does it take to import TSV data to DB2?
FileToDB works fast. It convert millions of rows within a minute.
Is it safe to import TSV data to DB2 using FileToDB?
Of course! FileToDB import TSV data to DB2 locally, absolutely safe.
Can I import TSV data to DB2 on Linux, Mac OS?
Yes, you can. FileToDB has Linux, Mac OS, and Windows version.
Can I import TSV data to DB2 in command line?
Yes, you can. FileToDB can running in command line, on Linux, Mac OS, and Windows.


More about Withdata FileToDB – TSV to DB2 converter

See also:

TSV → DB2 reference

Type mapping

Value kindin TSVin DB2
Int1234INTEGER
Bigint9007199254740993BIGINT
Decimal1234.56DECIMAL(p,s)
Float1.234e+10DOUBLE
Textunquoted; a tab in the value splits the columnVARCHAR(n)
Long textunquoted; newlines break the rowCLOB
Date2026-09-18DATE
Datetime2026-09-18 14:30:00TIMESTAMP
Binarynot representableBLOB
BooleanTRUE / FALSESMALLINT
JSONthe whole JSON value as-is (its own quotes stay)CLOB

Dialect differences

TSV is a file format and DB2 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 DB2
port—50000
identifiersRarely used, which is exactly why tabs in data break it"double quotes"
row limit—FETCH FIRST n ROWS
datesConventional text: 2026-09-18 or 2026-09-18 14:30:00DATE, TIME, TIMESTAMP
long text—CLOB
binaryNot supported - must be encodedBLOB
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—

Command line

SideCommand
DB2EXPORT TO out.csv OF DEL
DB2 (load)db2 IMPORT FROM file OF DEL

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