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MySQL import multiple TSV files into a single table

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

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

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Import multiple TSV files into a single MySQL table

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

Choose MySQL 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 MySQL table and config fields.

4. Preview data will be in MySQL table.

5. Import multiple TSV files to the MySQL table.

View imported data in MySQL table

Import multiple TSV files to MySQL in command line

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

Set scheduled tasks for importing multiple TSV files to MySQL

You can schedule and automate this converting task by:

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

FAQ

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


More about Withdata FileToDB – TSV to MySQL converter

See also:

TSV → MySQL reference

Type mapping

Value kindin TSVin MySQL
Int1234INT
Bigint9007199254740993BIGINT
Decimal1234.56DECIMAL(p,s)
Float1.234e+10DOUBLE
Textunquoted; a tab in the value splits the columnVARCHAR(n)
Long textunquoted; newlines break the rowLONGTEXT
Date2026-09-18DATE
Datetime2026-09-18 14:30:00DATETIME
Binarynot representableLONGBLOB
BooleanTRUE / FALSETINYINT(1)
JSONthe whole JSON value as-is (its own quotes stay)JSON

Dialect differences

TSV is a file format and MySQL 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 MySQL
port—3306
identifiersRarely used, which is exactly why tabs in data break it`backtick`
row limit—LIMIT n
datesConventional text: 2026-09-18 or 2026-09-18 14:30:00DATETIME, TIMESTAMP, DATE, TIME
long text—TINYTEXT / TEXT / MEDIUMTEXT / LONGTEXT
binaryNot supported - must be encodedBLOB / TINYBLOB / LONGBLOB
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
MySQLmysqldump, or mysql -e "SELECT ..." > out.csv
MySQL (load)mysqlimport, or LOAD DATA INFILE

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