The Best Way to Convert JSON to CSV for Excel Analysis
JSON is the language of the web, but Excel is the language of business. If you’re a developer or a data analyst, you frequently find yourself with a beautiful JSON API response that you need to turn into a “boring” spreadsheet for a stakeholder or for quick sorting and filtering.
While you could try to write a Python script or use a complex ETL tool, for most small-to-medium datasets, an online converter is much faster.
Why Convert to CSV?
How to Convert JSON to CSV Safely
When converting data, you want to make sure your “keys” become headers and your “values” become row data. Here is the easiest way:
.csv file, then open it in Excel.
Handling Messy Data
Sometimes your JSON might be “minified” (all on one line) or contain special characters. It’s always a good idea to Beautify your HTML/Data or check for hidden characters before you start the conversion process to ensure the final spreadsheet is clean and error-free.
Free Tools for This Task
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