Data conversion
Convert JSON data to a spreadsheet
Validate the JSON, confirm it is an array of objects, flatten only what you understand, then copy CSV output.
Goal: Move a small API response or export into spreadsheet-friendly CSV.
Workflow steps
Step 1
Validate the input
Start with JSON Validator so the converter does not receive malformed data.
Step 2
Check the top-level shape
JSON to CSV works best when the top-level value is an array of similar objects.
Step 3
Decide how to handle nested data
Nested arrays and objects may need flattening rules. Do not export private nested fields accidentally.
Step 4
Convert and review columns
After conversion, scan headers and sample rows before sharing the CSV.
Real examples
Good input shape
[{"id":1,"email":"ada@example.com"},{"id":2,"email":"grace@example.com"}]CSV output
id,email
1,ada@example.com
2,grace@example.comCommon pitfalls
Trying to convert a single object instead of an array.
Flattening nested data without reviewing fields.
Assuming CSV preserves JSON value types.