Convert JSON to CSV Online Free

Flatten structured JSON data into clean CSV tables. Object keys become column headers, array items become rows. Ready for Excel, Google Sheets, or database imports.

Quick Answer

To convert JSON to CSV, drop your .json file onto the converter. Your JSON array is flattened into rows and columns, with object keys as headers. The conversion runs in your browser and your data remains private.

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JSON vs CSV: Format Comparison

Key differences between the two formats

FeatureJSONCSV
Data modelNested objects and arraysFlat rows and columns
SchemaFlexible, self-describingImplied by header row
NestingUnlimited depthSingle level only
Data typesTyped (number, boolean, null)Everything is text
File sizeLarger (repeated keys)Very compact
EditingCode editors, JSON viewersAny spreadsheet or text editor
Human readabilityGood for developersGood for everyone

When to Convert

Common scenarios where this conversion is useful

Analyzing API responses in spreadsheets

Convert JSON API responses to CSV so you can open them in Excel or Google Sheets for sorting, filtering, and pivot table analysis.

Database bulk imports

Many databases support CSV import but not JSON. Convert your JSON data to CSV for bulk loading into MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.

Reporting and data sharing

Stakeholders often prefer spreadsheets over raw JSON. Convert JSON data dumps to CSV for readable reports and data sharing.

Data science preprocessing

Convert JSON datasets to CSV for use with pandas, R, or other tools that work more naturally with tabular data formats.

How to Convert JSON to CSV

  1. 1

    Upload your JSON file

    Drag and drop your .json file onto the converter, or click to browse. The file should contain an array of objects.

  2. 2

    Automatic conversion

    Object keys from all items are collected as CSV headers. Each object becomes one row. Missing fields produce empty cells.

  3. 3

    Download the CSV result

    Click Download to save your .csv file. Values are properly quoted and escaped following RFC 4180 standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

The converter expects a JSON array of objects, like [{"name": "Alice", "age": 30}, {"name": "Bob", "age": 25}]. Each object becomes one CSV row.

Nested objects are flattened. A nested property like {"address": {"city": "NYC"}} becomes a column named 'address.city' in the CSV output.

The converter collects all unique keys across all objects to build the header row. Objects missing a key get an empty cell in that column.

Array values are serialized as JSON strings in the CSV cell. For example, [1, 2, 3] becomes the text '[1,2,3]' in the output.

The converter expects an array. If your JSON is a single object, it will be treated as a one-row table with the object's keys as headers.

Yes. Boolean values become 'true' or 'false' strings, and null values become empty cells in the CSV output.

The output uses standard comma delimiters. If you need a different delimiter like semicolons or tabs, try the JSON to TSV converter.

Values containing commas, double quotes, or newlines are automatically wrapped in double quotes per the CSV standard. Internal quotes are escaped by doubling them.

No hard limit. The converter processes your entire JSON array. Performance depends on your device's memory for very large datasets.

Yes. All processing happens in your browser. Your JSON data is never sent to any server.

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