TAB Converter

Convert TAB files online for free

Select File
Drop or upload your .TAB file

How to convert your TAB file

Click Select File above, and choose your TAB file.
You'll see a preview.
Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.

Convert TAB to another file type

The converter easily converts your TAB file to various formats—free and online. No Excel or extra software needed.

TAB to CSV
TAB to GEOJSON
TAB to MIDI
TAB to KML
TAB to SHP
TAB to KMZ
TAB to GPX
TAB to TOPOJSON
TAB to TIF
TAB to TIFF
TAB to ECW
TAB to SID

Convert a file to TAB

The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the TAB file type—in the best quality.

LAZ to TAB
KMZ to TAB
DTM to TAB
CSV to TAB
DEM to TAB
PRJ to TAB
LAS to TAB
GPX to TAB
DSM to TAB
SHP to TAB
DBF to TAB
KML to TAB

About TAB files

TAB files are a versatile format primarily associated with data tabulation, utilized in various applications such as GIS mapping and spreadsheet programs. Despite their utility, converting TAB files can be challenging due to their specific structure and associated metadata. Understanding these nuances is crucial for effective conversion.

Conversion Software and Methods:

Microsoft Excel: Excel can open some TAB files, especially those containing tabular data, and convert them into formats like XLSX and CSV.
GDAL: For GIS-related TAB files, GDAL (Geospatial Data Abstraction Library) is a powerful tool that supports conversion to various geospatial formats, including SHP and GeoJSON.
QGIS: This open-source GIS application can also handle TAB files, allowing conversion to different geospatial formats.

Conversion Challenges and Considerations:

When converting TAB files, it's crucial to ensure that all data, including spatial metadata, is preserved accurately. Incomplete conversions can lead to data loss or corruption. Additionally, compatibility issues may arise when converting to less flexible formats.

Drawbacks of TAB Files:

While TAB files are widely used, they can be cumbersome due to their complex structure, especially in GIS applications. This complexity necessitates specialized software for effective handling and conversion, which can be a barrier for regular users.

Given these challenges, Convert.Guru offers a user-friendly solution. By simply dragging and dropping your TAB files onto Convert.Guru, you can convert them into easier-to-use formats like CSV, XLSX, SHP, and GeoJSON, all while ensuring data integrity and accessibility.

For more detailed information about TAB files, visit the Wikipedia page.

The TAB Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.

When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.

Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best TAB converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.