JSONToTable

How to Convert Go to CSV - Step by Step Guide

Step 1

Input Your Go Struct Slice

Paste your Go slice of structs to export as CSV. Perfect for generating reports, exporting data from database queries, or creating spreadsheet data:

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Paste Go slice: Copy your []StructType{...} code directly from your application
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Upload a file: Load Go code from test data or reports
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Try samples: Click sample buttons to see different data structures

Example: Go Struct Slice for Employee Data

Here's a typical Go struct slice representing tabular data:

[]Employee{
    {
        ID: 101,
        Name: "Sarah Johnson",
        Department: "Engineering",
        Salary: 95000.00,
        Active: true,
    },
    {
        ID: 102,
        Name: "Michael Chen",
        Department: "Marketing",
        Salary: 78000.00,
        Active: true,
    },
    {
        ID: 103,
        Name: "Emily Rodriguez",
        Department: "Sales",
        Salary: 82500.00,
        Active: false,
    },
}
Step 2

Automatic CSV Generation

The converter automatically analyzes your Go structs and generates CSV format ready for spreadsheets:

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Header row: Automatically generates column names from struct field names
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Data rows: Each struct in your slice becomes a row with properly formatted values
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Value escaping: Properly handles commas, quotes, and special characters per RFC 4180
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Type handling: Converts Go types (bool, numbers, strings) to CSV-friendly format

Example: Generated CSV Output

The Go struct slice converts to this CSV format:

ID,Name,Department,Salary,Active
101,"Sarah Johnson",Engineering,95000.00,true
102,"Michael Chen",Marketing,78000.00,true
103,"Emily Rodriguez",Sales,82500.00,false

Perfect for: Opening in Excel, Google Sheets, or data analysis tools

Step 3

Export to Spreadsheet

Export your data for immediate use in spreadsheet applications:

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Copy to clipboard: One-click copy for pasting into spreadsheets
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Download as .csv: Save file to open directly in Excel, Google Sheets, or Numbers
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Data analysis ready: Import into analytics tools, databases, or BI platforms
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Report generation: Perfect for creating business reports and dashboards

Frequently Asked Questions

What Go format should I use?

Use a Go slice of structs: []Type{...}. Each struct in the slice becomes a row in the CSV, and field names automatically become column headers. The converter handles all basic Go types including strings, numbers, booleans, and nested data.

Can I open the CSV in Excel?

Yes! Download the CSV file and open it directly in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Apple Numbers, or any spreadsheet application. Headers are automatically included for easy column identification, and data is properly formatted for immediate use.

How are special characters handled?

The converter automatically handles commas, quotes, newlines, and special characters in your data by properly escaping them according to CSV standards (RFC 4180). Your data integrity is preserved, even with complex values like addresses or descriptions.

Can I use this for large datasets?

Yes! The converter handles large Go slices efficiently. Whether you're exporting database query results, API responses, or test data with hundreds or thousands of records, the tool generates properly formatted CSV output suitable for analysis and reporting.

Is this free?

Yes, completely free with unlimited conversions! Perfect for developers exporting application data, generating reports, preparing data for analysis, or creating import files for other systems. No registration or payment required.

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