JSON to CSV converter: transform data for Excel and spreadsheets
Converting JSON to CSV allows working with API data in spreadsheets like Excel or Google Sheets. The CSV (Comma-Separated Values) format is universal and can be opened in any data analysis software.
When to convert JSON to CSV
- Analyzing API data in Excel or Google Sheets.
- Importing records into databases or CRMs.
- Sharing data with non-technical people who use spreadsheets.
- Exporting data for reports and presentations.
Conversion considerations
JSON can represent nested structures that CSV cannot. When converting, nested objects can be flattened or serialized as JSON strings. Arrays within objects also present challenges: they must be expanded into additional columns or rows.
CSV and encoding
For CSV files with special characters (accents, special letters, Asian characters), using UTF-8 with BOM is essential for Excel to open them correctly on Windows. Without BOM, Excel may interpret the file with incorrect encoding and display corrupted characters.