JSONToTable

CSV to JSON Converter

Convert CSV data to JSON format with customizable parsing options

CSV Input

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JSON Output

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Enter CSV data in the input area to get started

How to Convert CSV to JSON - Step by Step Guide

Step 1

Input Your CSV Data

Start by adding your CSV data that needs to be converted to JSON format. The tool supports various CSV formats and delimiters.

Example: Try This CSV Data

Copy and paste this CSV example to see how it works: 📊

name,email,age,department,salary,active
Sarah Chen,sarah@company.com,28,Engineering,75000,true
Michael Rodriguez,mike@company.com,32,Marketing,65000,true
Lisa Wang,lisa@company.com,29,Design,70000,false
David Johnson,david@company.com,35,Sales,68000,true
Emma Thompson,emma@company.com,31,HR,62000,true
Step 2

Configure Parsing Options

Customize how your CSV is parsed! ⚙️ The tool offers flexible options for different CSV formats and structures.

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Header handling: Choose whether first row contains column names
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Custom delimiters: Support for comma, semicolon, tab, or custom separators
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Quote handling: Proper parsing of quoted fields with embedded commas
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Data type detection: Automatic conversion of numbers and booleans
Step 3

Get Formatted JSON Output

Watch the magic happen! ✨ Your CSV data is instantly transformed into clean, structured JSON format.

JSON Output Result

Your CSV becomes this structured JSON array:

[
  {
    "name": "Sarah Chen",
    "email": "sarah@company.com",
    "age": 28,
    "department": "Engineering",
    "salary": 75000,
    "active": true
  },
  {
    "name": "Michael Rodriguez",
    "email": "mike@company.com",
    "age": 32,
    "department": "Marketing",
    "salary": 65000,
    "active": true
  }
]
Step 4

Copy or Download JSON

Perfect! Now you can use your JSON data in applications, APIs, or databases. 🚀

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Copy to clipboard for immediate use in your code
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Download JSON file for local storage and processing
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Use in APIs and JavaScript applications
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Import into databases and data analysis tools

What is CSV to JSON Conversion? 🔄

CSV to JSON conversion transforms tabular comma-separated values data into JavaScript Object Notation format. This process converts rows and columns from CSV files into structured JSON objects, making the data more suitable for web applications, APIs, and modern data processing workflows.

The conversion process intelligently handles headers, data types, and special characters, creating clean JSON arrays where each CSV row becomes a JSON object with key-value pairs based on the column headers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the tool handle different CSV delimiters?

The tool automatically detects common CSV delimiters including comma, semicolon, tab, and pipe characters. You can also manually specify custom delimiters if your CSV uses non-standard separators. The parser intelligently handles quoted fields containing delimiter characters.

Can the converter automatically detect data types?

Yes! The tool automatically detects and converts data types including numbers, booleans (true/false), dates, and strings. Numbers are converted to proper JSON numeric types, boolean values are recognized from various formats (true/false, yes/no, 1/0), and strings are properly escaped.

What happens if my CSV doesn't have headers?

If your CSV doesn't have headers, the tool can generate generic column names (like "column1", "column2") or you can specify custom headers. You can also choose to treat the first row as data rather than headers, giving you full control over the JSON structure.

Is the generated JSON compatible with all programming languages?

Absolutely! The generated JSON follows standard JSON specifications and is compatible with all programming languages and frameworks that support JSON parsing. It works seamlessly with JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, PHP, and any other language with JSON support. You can also convert the JSON to tables for visual analysis.

Can I handle large CSV files with thousands of rows?

Yes! The tool efficiently processes large CSV files and generates properly formatted JSON arrays. For very large datasets, the conversion is optimized for performance while maintaining data integrity and proper JSON formatting throughout the entire dataset.

Is the CSV to JSON converter free with unlimited usage?

Yes, completely free with no restrictions on file size, number of rows, or conversion frequency. Convert unlimited CSV files to JSON format without registration, and download or copy the results for immediate use in your applications and projects.