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JSON Converter for CSV, YAML, and XML

Convert JSON into CSV, YAML, or XML without leaving the browser. The converter is useful when API data needs to become a spreadsheet-friendly export, a config format, or an XML handoff.

Example

JSON input
[
  { "id": 1, "name": "Ada", "active": true },
  { "id": 2, "name": "Linus", "active": false }
]
CSV output
id,name,active
1,Ada,true
2,Linus,false

An array of objects on the left, converted to CSV rows with a header on the right.

Why developers use it

  • Convert JSON to CSV for spreadsheet and reporting workflows.
  • Convert JSON to YAML for configuration and documentation workflows.
  • Convert JSON to XML for integrations that still expect XML payloads.
  • Copy or download converted output from the same workspace.

Common use cases

  • Turning a JSON API response into CSV for quick inspection.
  • Converting JSON config into YAML for infrastructure or app settings.
  • Creating XML output for a legacy integration or documentation example.

How to use it

  1. Add your JSONPaste JSON or import a file into the converter.
  2. Pick a target formatChoose CSV, YAML, or XML depending on where the data needs to go.
  3. Check the outputReview the converted result, especially for nested data that has to be flattened.
  4. Copy or downloadCopy the output or download it as a file.

More about this tool

JSON to CSV and the nesting problem

CSV is flat. Every row is a set of columns, with no room for an object inside a cell. JSON is not flat, so converting an array of nested objects means deciding how to represent that nesting. A common approach is to flatten nested keys into dotted column names, so an address object becomes address.city and address.zip. Arrays inside a record are trickier and usually get joined or expanded, which is worth checking on the output.

The cleanest input for a CSV conversion is an array of objects that share the same keys. That maps directly to a header row plus one row per object, which is what most spreadsheets and data tools expect.

JSON to YAML and XML

YAML keeps the full structure of your JSON but swaps braces and quotes for indentation, which reads well in config files and documentation. XML wraps each value in tags, which is what older integrations and some enterprise systems still expect. Both preserve nesting, so they handle deep objects more directly than CSV does.

Conversion runs locally in the browser, so source JSON and converted output are not uploaded.

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FAQ

Which formats can JSON Toolbox convert JSON into?

The converter supports CSV, YAML, and XML output from JSON input.

How are nested objects handled when converting JSON to CSV?

Nested JSON can require flattening or representation decisions for CSV because CSV is tabular. Review the output when converting deeply nested arrays or objects.

What shape of JSON converts most cleanly to CSV?

An array of objects that share the same keys. It maps directly to a header row and one row per object.

Should I use YAML or XML for nested data?

Both keep the full structure of your JSON, so they handle deep nesting more directly than CSV. Use YAML for config and docs, XML for integrations that expect it.

Is JSON conversion private?

Yes. Conversion runs in your browser, so your JSON and converted output stay on your device.