JSON to Excel Converter
Convert JSON data to Excel format (CSV) for free. Learn how to open JSON files in Excel with our comprehensive guide and tools.
How it works
This tool converts JSON data to CSV format, which Excel can open directly. Arrays of objects become spreadsheet rows with columns, while simple objects become key-value pairs.
How to Open JSON Files in Excel
Excel doesn't natively support JSON files, but there are several ways to import JSON data into Excel for analysis and manipulation.
Method 1: Convert JSON to CSV (Recommended)
- Use our converter above to convert your JSON to CSV format
- Download the generated CSV file
- Open Excel and go to File → Open
- Select the CSV file and click Open
- Excel will automatically parse the data into columns and rows
Method 2: Excel's Get Data Feature (Excel 2016+)
- Open Excel and go to the Data tab
- Click Get Data → From File → From JSON
- Browse and select your JSON file
- Excel will open the Power Query Editor
- Use the editor to transform and structure your data
- Click Close & Load to import the data
Method 3: Power Query (Advanced)
- In Excel, go to Data → Get Data → From Other Sources → From Web
- Enter a URL that returns JSON data (for APIs)
- Excel will detect the JSON format automatically
- Use Power Query to transform the data structure
- Load the transformed data into your worksheet
Method 4: Copy and Paste (Simple JSON)
- Format your JSON data in a readable structure
- Copy the JSON text
- In Excel, go to Data → From Text/CSV
- Paste the JSON data and use the Text Import Wizard
- Configure delimiters and data types as needed
Tips for Better Results
- Flatten nested JSON objects before conversion for better Excel compatibility
- Ensure consistent data types within each column
- Use meaningful column headers for better readability
- Consider splitting large JSON files into smaller chunks
- Save your Excel file in .xlsx format to preserve formatting
Common JSON Structures in Excel
Array of Objects: Each object becomes a row, properties become columns
Simple Object: Keys become one column, values become another
Nested Objects: May need flattening or will appear as text in cells
Arrays in Values: Will be converted to comma-separated text
Frequently Asked Questions
Use our free JSON to Excel converter tool. Simply paste your JSON data, click convert, and download the CSV file that Excel can open directly. The tool automatically converts JSON arrays to spreadsheet rows and objects to key-value pairs.