How to Use CSV to JSON
Paste CSV data into input field or upload CSV file. CSV should have header row (first row contains column names).
Select delimiter (comma, semicolon, tab) if CSV uses non-standard delimiter. Tool detects comma by default.
Click 'Convert' to transform CSV to JSON array. Each CSV row becomes a JSON object with column names as keys. Copy or download JSON result.
Common Use Cases
Convert CSV files exported from Excel or databases to JSON for web applications
Transform CSV data from spreadsheets to JSON format for APIs or data processing
Convert CSV contact lists or data exports to JSON for use in applications
Transform CSV configuration files to JSON format for easier parsing
Convert CSV survey results or data exports to JSON for analysis or visualization
Features
Convert CSV files to JSON array format
Support for custom delimiters (comma, semicolon, tab)
Automatic header row detection
Preserve data types (numbers, strings)
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Limitations & Constraints
CSV files with inconsistent delimiters or formatting may not convert correctly
Very large CSV files (>10MB) may process slowly depending on browser memory
CSV files with special characters or commas in values need proper quoting
Nested data structures in CSV may not convert to nested JSON correctly
CSV files with different row lengths may produce unexpected JSON structure
Troubleshooting
CSV to JSON conversion fails or shows error
Solution: Check CSV format - ensure consistent delimiter (comma, semicolon, tab). Verify CSV has header row. Check for unclosed quotes or special characters. Ensure CSV is properly formatted.
JSON structure doesn't match expected format
Solution: CSV converts to array of objects (one object per row). Verify CSV has header row for property names. Check delimiter setting matches CSV file. Review CSV structure before conversion.
Special characters or commas in CSV cause issues
Solution: CSV values with commas or special characters should be quoted. Ensure CSV uses proper quoting (double quotes). Check CSV formatting - values with commas need quotes around them.
Conversion is slow with large CSV files
Solution: Very large CSV files may take time. Close other browser tabs to free memory. Consider converting smaller sections, or use CSV processing tools for very large files.
Need different delimiter (semicolon, tab)
Solution: Select correct delimiter from settings (comma, semicolon, tab). Verify CSV file uses the selected delimiter. Check CSV file format - some regions use semicolons instead of commas.
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