Excel to JSON
What is an Excel to JSON?
Convert Excel spreadsheets (`.xlsx`, `.xls`) and CSV files into clean formatted JSON objects or array structures. Upload files or paste CSV data to preview formatted JSON instantly.
Why Use This Tool?
- Data Import & Migration: Convert client Excel spreadsheets into JSON arrays for database seeding or REST API payloads.
- Frontend Mocking: Turn CSV product sheets into mock JSON datasets for frontend web app development.
- Client-Side Processing: Convert confidential financial spreadsheets to JSON without uploading files to external servers.
How to Use
- Upload an `.xlsx`, `.xls`, or `.csv` spreadsheet file (or paste CSV text).
- Select Sheet Name and Header Row options.
- View prettified JSON output and copy or download as `.json` file.
Real Working Example
Input:
Excel File: Sheet1 (Columns: Name, Email, Role) Row 1: John Doe, john@example.com, Developer
Output Result:
JSON Result:
[
{
"Name": "John Doe",
"Email": "john@example.com",
"Role": "Developer"
}
]
Important Technical Details & Specifications
- SheetJS (XLSX) Engine: Uses SheetJS library to parse binary Excel `.xlsx`/`.xls` workbooks in browser WebAssembly/JS.
- PapaParse CSV Engine: Uses PapaParse for fast CSV multi-line streaming parsing.
- 100% Local Privacy: Excel spreadsheet files are read locally in browser memory without server uploads.
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- NDJSON Converter: Convert JSON arrays to NDJSON lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it support multi-sheet Excel workbooks (.xlsx)?
Yes, select any sheet tab from the dropdown to export its data to JSON.
Is there a file size limit for uploading Excel files?
There is no server file limit—processing speed depends on your local computer memory.
Are my uploaded Excel files saved on a server?
No, file parsing occurs 100% locally inside your web browser.
Is it free?
Yes, 100% free.
How does it handle date cells in Excel spreadsheets?
Excel date cells are formatted into ISO 8601 date strings (`YYYY-MM-DD`).
Can I convert CSV text to JSON as well?
Yes, paste raw CSV text directly into the editor for instant conversion.