How to Use
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Enter or paste your JSON data
Type or paste the JSON array you want to convert into the input field. The tool works best with arrays of objects that have consistent properties.
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Click the 'Convert to CSV' button
The tool will process your JSON data and convert it to CSV format.
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Review the converted CSV
The converted CSV will appear in the output field. The first row will contain headers based on the properties of your JSON objects.
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Copy or download the result
Use the copy button to copy the CSV to your clipboard, or download it as a .csv file for use in spreadsheet applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CSV format?
CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a simple file format used to store tabular data, such as a spreadsheet or database. Each line of the file is a data record, and each record consists of fields separated by commas. CSV files can be opened in spreadsheet applications like Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or LibreOffice Calc.
- Why would I convert JSON to CSV?
Converting JSON to CSV is useful when you need to analyze or visualize data in spreadsheet applications, import data into databases that support CSV imports, or share data with people who are more familiar with spreadsheet formats than JSON. CSV is also more human-readable for tabular data and can be easier to work with for data analysis.
- What kind of JSON can be converted to CSV?
This converter works best with JSON arrays containing objects with consistent properties. Each object in the array will become a row in the CSV, and the object properties will become columns. Nested objects and arrays within your JSON will be flattened or stringified in the resulting CSV.
- How are nested objects and arrays handled in the conversion?
By default, nested objects and arrays are converted to strings in the CSV output. For example, {"address": {"city": "New York"}} might become a CSV cell with the value "{"city": "New York"}". This ensures that all data is preserved, though it may require further processing if you need to work with the nested data directly in your spreadsheet application.
- What if my JSON objects have different properties?
The converter will create a CSV with columns for all unique properties found across all objects. If an object doesn't have a particular property, the corresponding cell in the CSV will be empty. This ensures that all data is captured in the resulting CSV.