# JSON to CSV Converter Convert JSON data to CSV format with customizable formatting options > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/json-to-csv - **Category:** Format Conversion - **Keywords:** json, csv, converter, transform, export, data, json to csv, csv converter ## Overview The JSON to CSV Converter is a streamlined utility designed to transform complex JSON data structures into clean, tabular CSV files. It offers flexible configuration options to handle nested objects, custom delimiters, and date formatting, making it an essential tool for data analysts and developers preparing datasets for spreadsheet software. ## Inputs - **JSON Input** (textarea): Enter JSON data (array or object)... - **Delimiter** (text): Field delimiter - **Include Headers Row** (checkbox) - **Quote Fields** (checkbox) - **Date Format** (select) - **Nested Object Handling** (select) ## When to use - When you need to import JSON API responses into Excel or Google Sheets for reporting. - When you want to flatten complex, nested JSON objects into a readable row-and-column format. - When you need to standardize data exports with specific delimiters or date formats for database migration. ## How it works - Paste your JSON array or object into the input field. - Adjust settings like delimiter, header inclusion, and nested object handling to match your requirements. - Click the convert button to generate your formatted CSV output. - Copy the resulting text or download it for use in your spreadsheet application. ## Use cases - Converting API response logs into structured reports for business stakeholders. - Preparing JSON-based configuration files for bulk editing in spreadsheet software. - Transforming web-scraped data into a format compatible with legacy database import tools. ## Frequently asked questions ### How does the tool handle nested JSON objects? You can choose to flatten them using dot notation, stringify them as JSON text, or ignore them entirely. ### Can I change the delimiter from a comma? Yes, you can specify any character, such as a semicolon or tab, in the delimiter field. ### Does it support large JSON files? The tool is optimized for browser-based processing; for extremely large datasets, we recommend processing in smaller chunks. ### Will my data be stored on your servers? No, all conversion processes occur locally in your browser to ensure your data remains private. ### Can I choose how dates are formatted? Yes, the tool supports ISO, US, European, and timestamp formats to ensure compatibility with your regional settings. ## Related tools - [CSV to JSON Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/csv-to-json): Convert CSV data to JSON format with customizable parsing options - [Text to Excel Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/text-to-excel): Convert various text formats to Excel with customizable parsing and formatting options - [BOM Character Remover](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/data-bom-remover): Remove BOM (Byte Order Mark) characters from text and file content. Perfect for cleaning up text files that have encoding issues, fixing CSV imports, and preparing data for processing. Features: - Detect and remove UTF-8 BOM (EF BB BF) - Detect and remove UTF-16 BOM (FE FF or FF FE) - Detect and remove UTF-32 BOM (00 00 FE FF or FF FE 00 00) - Support multiple input formats - Visual BOM character display - Detailed detection report - Support for batch text processing Common Use Cases: - Fix CSV file import errors - Clean up text file encoding issues - Prepare data for JSON parsing - Fix XML parsing problems - Resolve API data encoding conflicts - Standardize text data format - [Markdown Table Generator](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/markdown-table-generator): Generate formatted Markdown tables from CSV, JSON, or array data with alignment, header styles, width control, and merge hints - [JSONata Query & Transform Studio](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/jsonata-query-transform-studio): Preview JSONata-style queries and transformations, compare results across sample payloads, and export the transformed output as JSON, CSV, YAML, or Markdown - [Markdown Table to CSV JSON with Type Inferred Schema](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/markdown-table-to-csv-json-schema): Convert a Markdown pipe table to CSV, JSON rows or an inferred JSON Schema with alignment and null diagnostics - [Data Normalizer](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/data-normalizer): Pure code-based data format normalization tool that cleans and standardizes messy data using programmatic logic - [Pivot Table Generator](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/pivot-table-generator): Generate interactive pivot tables from CSV/JSON data with customizable row, column, and value field configurations ## Samples - [CSV Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/csv-samples): Sample CSV files with various data types, sizes, and complexity levels - [Python Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/python): Essential Python code examples and Hello World demonstrations - [JSON Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/json): JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) format examples from simple to complex structures - [Terraform Plan JSON Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/terraform-plan-json-samples): Sample Terraform plan JSON files exported from terraform show -json style payloads for dependency visualization and change review ## Related content - [Tabular Data Conversion Workflow](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/csv-convert): Convert CSV, spreadsheets, JSON, HTML tables, Markdown, XML, and text while checking headers, delimiters, types, and encoding. - [JSON Normalization and Interchange Workflow](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/json-convert): Turn a structured source into a checked JSON representation, then export the exact table, configuration, document, API, XML, CSON, EDN, BSON, or UBJSON form required downstream.