A TSV (Tab-Separated Values) file is a simple text-based format for storing tabular data, such as database tables or spreadsheet data. Each line in the file represents a row in the table, and the values in each row are separated by tabs. Unlike CSV (Comma-Separated Values) files, which use commas as delimiters, TSV files use tabs, which can be advantageous when the data itself contains commas. This reduces the risk of misinterpreting commas within the data as delimiters. TSV files are widely supported by various applications, including spreadsheet programs, database management systems, and programming languages. They are often used for data exchange between different systems and applications due to their simplicity and platform independence. TSV files are human-readable, making them easy to inspect and edit manually, although larger files are typically handled programmatically. They are a common choice for storing and transferring data in a plain text format, especially when dealing with data that might contain commas or other characters that could conflict with CSV delimiters.