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Convert JSON to CSV Online

Convert JSON files to CSV format directly in your browser. No upload required — your data never leaves your device.

Drop your .json file here

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About this conversion

Converting JSON to CSV flattens your data into a tabular format that works in Excel, Google Sheets, SQL databases, and virtually every analytics and reporting tool. A JSON array of objects becomes a table where each key is a column and each element is a row — the fastest way to turn an API response or database export into something you can pivot, filter, or load into a BI tool.

Common use cases include converting a REST API response for analysis in Excel, transforming a MongoDB or Firestore export for loading into PostgreSQL, flattening structured log data for reporting, and turning bulk exports from Stripe, Shopify, or HubSpot into a spreadsheet. JSON to CSV is the standard first step when you have received structured data from any API-first platform.

JSON's nested structure can cause problems when flattening to CSV. If your objects contain nested arrays or sub-objects, those fields will be serialised as JSON strings in the CSV output. For a cleaner flat result, use the Flatten JSON tool on your file first to expand nested keys into dot-notation columns, then convert to CSV.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CSV format?

CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a plain-text tabular format supported by virtually every data tool, spreadsheet app, and programming language.

Is my JSON data private?

Yes — completely. Your file is never uploaded to any server. All conversion happens inside your browser using WebAssembly — locally, with no upload. Once you close the tab, nothing is retained.

What is the maximum file size?

The free limit is 50 MB. For larger files, performance depends on your device's available memory — most modern machines can handle 500 MB to 1 GB comfortably.

What is the difference between JSON and CSV?

JSON handles nested data well. CSV is simpler for flat tables and opens natively in Excel.

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