A TSV (Tab-Separated Values) file is a simple text-based format for storing tabular data, such as spreadsheet or database information. Each line in the file represents a row in the table, and the values within each row are separated by tabs. Unlike CSV (Comma-Separated Values) files, TSV files use tabs as delimiters, which can be advantageous when the data itself contains commas. This makes TSV files less prone to parsing errors in such cases. TSV is a widely supported format, making it easy to exchange data between different applications and platforms. It's often used for importing and exporting data from spreadsheets, databases, and other data analysis tools. The simplicity of the format allows for easy manual editing and inspection using any text editor. TSV files are particularly useful when dealing with data that might contain commas or other characters that could be misinterpreted as delimiters in other formats. The lack of complex formatting options makes TSV a lightweight and efficient choice for storing and transferring tabular data.