JSON to CSV Converter

What is JSON to CSV Conversion?

JSON to CSV conversion transforms hierarchical JSON data into a flat, tabular CSV format that can be opened in Excel, Google Sheets, and other spreadsheet applications. This is essential for data export, reporting, and sharing data with non-technical users who prefer spreadsheets.

Common Use Cases

• Data Export: Export JSON data from APIs to spreadsheets
• Reporting: Create CSV reports from JSON analytics data
• Excel Import: Prepare JSON data for Excel analysis
• Database Export: Export NoSQL database records to CSV
• Data Sharing: Share API data with non-technical stakeholders
• Backup: Create CSV backups of JSON data
• Data Migration: Move data from JSON to SQL databases
• Analytics: Analyze JSON logs in spreadsheet tools
• Business Intelligence: Import JSON data into BI tools
• Email Campaigns: Create contact lists from JSON data

Features

• Array of Objects: Convert JSON arrays to CSV rows
• File Upload: Upload JSON files directly from your computer
• Multiple Delimiters: Choose comma, semicolon, tab, or pipe
• Header Control: Include or exclude column headers
• Quote Options: Quote all values or only when necessary
• Nested Objects: Flatten nested objects with dot notation
• Download CSV: Save converted CSV as .csv file
• Statistics: View row and column counts
• Privacy First: All conversion happens in your browser
• Excel Compatible: Generate CSV files that open perfectly in Excel

Examples

[
  { "name": "John", "age": 30, "city": "New York" },
  { "name": "Jane", "age": 25, "city": "London" }
]

name,age,city
"John",30,"New York"
"Jane",25,"London"

[
  {
    "name": "John",
    "address": {
      "city": "New York",
      "zip": "10001"
    }
  }
]

name,address.city,address.zip
"John","New York","10001"

Handling Special Characters

Our converter properly handles special characters in CSV:

• Commas in values are escaped by quoting
• Quotes are escaped by doubling them (" becomes "")
• Line breaks within values are preserved
• Leading/trailing spaces are maintained

Best Practices

• Ensure your JSON is an array of objects with consistent keys
• Enable header row for better spreadsheet compatibility
• Use semicolon delimiter for Excel in some regions (European)
• Enable "Quote all values" for maximum compatibility
• Flatten nested objects if you need to analyze all fields
• Save as .csv extension for automatic Excel association
• Validate JSON before conversion to avoid errors
• Use UTF-8 encoding when opening CSV in Excel

Frequently Asked Questions