How to Convert JSON to CSV for Spreadsheets and Data Analysis
Step-by-step tutorial on converting array of objects JSON data into tabular CSV format for Excel, Google Sheets, and SQL databases.
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How to Convert JSON to CSV for Spreadsheets and Data Analysis
When exporting data from REST APIs or database dumps, you often receive JSON arrays that business analysts need to view in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
1. Mapping JSON Structures to Table Columns
Consider a standard JSON dataset:
[
{ "id": 101, "name": "Alice Johnson", "role": "Engineer", "dept": "Platform" },
{ "id": 102, "name": "Bob Smith", "role": "Designer", "dept": "Product" }
]
Converting this to CSV produces:
id,name,role,dept
101,"Alice Johnson",Engineer,Platform
102,"Bob Smith",Designer,Product
2. Converting Instantly in Our Utilities Suite
- Open our JSON to CSV Converter.
- Paste your JSON array into the editor.
- Click Convert to CSV to review the parsed table columns.
- Download the generated
.csvfile directly to import into Excel or Google Sheets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the converter handle nested JSON objects?
Nested attributes are flattened using dot notation (e.g. user.address.city) or stringified so each record fits into tabular spreadsheet columns.
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