CSV Converter is a free online tool for converting between JSON and CSV formats with real-time preview. Bidirectional conversion with proper escaping and Unicode support. No data leaves your browser.
What is CSV?
CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a plain text format for storing tabular data. Each line represents a row, and fields are separated by commas. It's the most common format for data exchange between spreadsheets, databases, and applications. Use the JSON formatter to inspect source data, or YAML converter for YAML output.
CSV vs JSON
CSV is ideal for flat tabular data and is widely supported by spreadsheet applications. JSON supports nested structures and is the standard format for APIs and web applications. This tool converts between them — nested JSON objects are flattened using dot-notation (e.g., user.name), and single objects are auto-wrapped into arrays.
Common Use Cases
Limitations
Nested JSON objects are flattened using dot-notation — the original structure cannot be fully restored. Binary files and Excel (.xlsx) format are not supported.