JSON to CSV conversion is essential for data analysts, developers, and business professionals who need to transform JSON data into spreadsheet format. CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is universally supported by Excel, Google Sheets, and database systems, making it the perfect format for data analysis and reporting.
Why Convert JSON to CSV?
- Excel Compatibility: Open JSON data directly in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
- Data Analysis: Use spreadsheet formulas, pivot tables, and charts
- Reporting: Create reports and visualizations from JSON API data
- Database Import: Import CSV files into MySQL, PostgreSQL, and other databases
- Data Sharing: Share data with non-technical team members
- Backup: Create human-readable backups of JSON data
Key Features
- Multiple Delimiters: Choose comma, semicolon, tab, or pipe delimiters
- Nested Object Flattening: Automatically converts nested JSON to flat columns
- Array Handling: Converts JSON arrays to string representation
- Special Character Escaping: Properly handles quotes, commas, and newlines
- File Upload: Upload JSON files directly from your computer
- Download CSV: Save converted data as CSV files
- Copy to Clipboard: Quickly copy CSV output
- Sample Data: Try the tool with pre-loaded examples
Common Use Cases
- API Data Export: Convert REST API JSON responses to Excel
- Database Migration: Transform NoSQL documents to relational tables
- Analytics: Analyze web analytics JSON data in spreadsheets
- E-commerce: Export product catalogs from JSON to CSV
- IoT Data: Convert sensor data for analysis
- Testing: Generate test data for applications
How to Use the Converter
- Paste your JSON array into the input box (or upload a JSON file)
- Select your preferred delimiter (comma, semicolon, tab, or pipe)
- Click "Convert to CSV" button
- View the CSV output with headers and data rows
- Download the CSV file or copy to clipboard
- Open in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet application
Handling Nested JSON Objects
Our converter automatically flattens nested JSON structures using dot notation. For example:
Input JSON:
{
"user": {
"name": "John",
"address": {
"city": "New York"
}
}
}
Output CSV Columns:
user.name, user.address.cityBest Practices
- Use JSON arrays for multi-row CSV output
- Ensure consistent object structure for clean columns
- Choose semicolon delimiter for European Excel versions
- Validate JSON before conversion to avoid errors
- Check CSV output in text editor before opening in Excel