Convert CSV to JSON

The Convert CSV to JSON tool transforms CSV data into clean, structured JSON. Tweak settings like pretty-print, trimming, and empty row handling.

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Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .tsv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
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Options
Pretty print
Trim cells
Ignore empty rows

How to Use:

  • Paste your CSV data into the input box or load a .csv file using the Choose File button.
  • The tool parses the first line as headers and converts each row into a JSON object.
  • Use the Options toggles to control the transformation:
    • Turn on Pretty print to format the output with line breaks and indentation.
    • Enable Trim cells to remove extra spaces from each cell before conversion.
    • Use Ignore empty rows to skip blank lines in your input.
  • As you type or change options, the JSON output updates immediately and flashes blue to show the change.
  • Click Copy Output to copy the result to your clipboard.
  • Hit Export to File to save the JSON as a .json file.
  • Select Clear All to reset everything, including input, output, toggles, file info, and the live counter.
  • Watch the Total characters count below the output grow as your result expands.

What Convert CSV to JSON can do:

Convert CSV to JSON helps you restructure tabular data into structured JSON. Whether you’re feeding it into an API, writing it to config files, or just viewing it in a friendlier format, this tool simplifies the process. You can trim cells, skip empty lines, and switch between compact or pretty-printed output. It works offline and updates as you go no setup, no uploads, and no stress.

Example:

CSV Input:

name,age,city
Alice,30,New York
Bob,25,Los Angeles

JSON Output (pretty print on):

[
  {
    "name": "Alice",
    "age": "30",
    "city": "New York"
  },
  {
    "name": "Bob",
    "age": "25",
    "city": "Los Angeles"
  }
]

Common Use Cases:

Convert CSV to JSON is ideal for developers converting spreadsheets to JSON, analysts prepping data for APIs, or anyone cleaning CSV exports for web apps. Use it to speed up workflows, double-check data structures, or build JSON files from scratch without code.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Before converting, Analyze CSV helps spot any irregularities that might break the JSON format. And once it’s JSON, try Convert JSON to YAML if you want something more human-readable for config files.

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