JSON to CSV Converter

Client-Side New

Paste a JSON array of objects and instantly convert it to CSV format. See a live table preview of your data, copy the CSV output, or download it as a .csv file. Handles nested values, special characters, and missing fields gracefully. Perfect for exporting API data, database results, or any JSON dataset to spreadsheet-compatible format.

About JSON to CSV

  • Input — A JSON array of objects or a single object
  • Preview — See the first 10 rows in a table before downloading
  • Download — Export the result as a .csv file
  • All processing happens locally in your browser — nothing is sent to any server

How to Use

  1. 1

    Paste JSON Data

    Paste a JSON array of objects into the input area. Each object will become a row in the CSV.

  2. 2

    Convert and Preview

    Click Convert to see a table preview and the raw CSV output. Review the first 10 rows in the table.

  3. 3

    Download or Copy

    Download the result as a .csv file or copy the CSV text to your clipboard.

Examples by Niche

API Data Export

Convert a REST API response like [{"id":1,"name":"Alice"},{"id":2,"name":"Bob"}] to CSV for spreadsheet analysis

Database Results

Export MongoDB or PostgreSQL JSON query results to CSV for sharing with non-technical team members

Analytics Data

Convert JSON analytics events to CSV format for import into Excel, Google Sheets, or data visualization tools

Frequently Asked Questions

What JSON format does this tool accept?

The tool accepts a JSON array of objects (e.g., [{"name":"Alice","age":30}, {"name":"Bob","age":25}]) or a single JSON object. Each object becomes a row in the CSV, and all unique keys become column headers.

How does it handle missing fields?

If some objects have fields that others don't, the missing fields appear as empty cells in the CSV. All unique keys across all objects are collected as column headers.

Can I download the CSV file?

Yes! After converting, click the "Download .csv" button to save the file directly to your computer. The file is generated entirely in your browser.

How does the tool handle nested JSON objects?

Nested objects and arrays are serialized as JSON strings within CSV cells. For example, an address object like {"city":"NYC","zip":"10001"} becomes a single CSV field. This preserves the data while keeping the CSV structure flat and compatible with spreadsheet applications.

What is JSON to CSV conversion?

Converting nested JSON data into flat CSV rows with headers for spreadsheet analysis.

How are nested objects handled?

Nested JSON fields can be flattened into dotted notation like "address.city" as CSV headers.

What delimiter does CSV use?

Comma by default. Some formats use semicolons, tabs, or pipes for different locales.

Can I convert CSV back to JSON?

Yes. CSV to JSON conversion creates array of objects from header-data row pairs.

What are the limitations?

CSV loses nested structures and data type information present in JSON.

When should I use CSV over JSON?

When working with spreadsheets, databases, or needing human-readable tabular data.

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