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JSON to CSV Converter - Convert Both Ways Instantly

Paste JSON to get CSV, or paste CSV to get JSON. The AI handles nested objects, arrays, inconsistent fields, and malformed data. Free, no account required.

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JSON to CSV and CSV to JSON - Bidirectional Conversion

Data conversion is a routine but surprisingly annoying task. Nested JSON objects don't map cleanly to flat CSV rows. Missing fields in some records create inconsistent column counts. CSV quoting rules for fields containing commas or line breaks trip up basic converters. The AI handles all of this correctly and explains what decisions it made so you can adjust the output if needed.

Nested JSON is flattened with dot notation - address.city becomes a column header. RFC 4180 quoting rules are applied correctly for fields that contain commas or newlines. For querying the data once it's loaded into a database, our Text to SQL Generator writes the queries. For JSON parse errors before conversion, our Error Explainer diagnoses the issue. For jq and csvkit commands on the command line, see our Bash Command Generator.

Conversion Directions

JSON Array → CSV CSV → JSON Array Nested JSON Flatten Missing Field Handling RFC 4180 CSV Tab-Separated Values JSON Object → CSV Row Type Inference

Common Conversion Scenarios

The most frequent data conversion tasks developers and analysts face every day.

API Response to Spreadsheet

Convert JSON from a REST API response into a CSV you can open in Excel or Google Sheets for analysis or reporting.

CSV Import to JSON Config

Convert a CSV export from a spreadsheet into a JSON configuration file or seed data for your application.

Data Migration Between Systems

Export from one system as JSON, convert to CSV for import into another system with a different data format requirement.

Test Data Generation

Convert a small CSV of test cases into a JSON array for use in unit tests, or generate CSV fixtures from a JSON schema.

Frequently Asked Questions

Arrays of primitives are joined with a delimiter in the CSV column. Arrays of objects get separate rows or a nested JSON string, depending on your preference - just specify which approach you want.
Yes. The converter follows RFC 4180: fields containing commas, double quotes, or line breaks are enclosed in double quotes. Double quotes within fields are escaped as two double quotes.
Yes. Ask for TSV output and the converter uses tab delimiters instead of commas. Useful for data that frequently contains commas such as addresses or descriptions.
The AI identifies the specific syntax error in your JSON - missing bracket, trailing comma, unquoted key - and describes what needs to be fixed before conversion.