CSV Converter
Convert CSV to JSON, XML, or transpose data. Also convert JSON back to CSV format.
CSV Input
Paste your data here
JSON Output
Converted data
What is CSV?
CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a simple file format for storing tabular data. Each line represents a row, and values are separated by commas (or other delimiters).
Supported Conversions
CSV to JSON
Converts CSV data to JSON array format, where each row becomes an object with column headers as keys.
JSON to CSV
Converts a JSON array of objects back to CSV format, using object keys as column headers.
CSV to XML
Transforms CSV data into XML format with proper element nesting.
CSV Transpose
Flips rows and columns - useful for reorganizing data orientation.
CSV Format Rules
- Each line represents one record
- Fields are separated by a delimiter (usually comma)
- Fields containing delimiters must be quoted
- Quotes within quoted fields must be escaped
- First row typically contains headers
Delimiter Options
| Delimiter | Common Use |
|-----------|------------|
| Comma (,) | Standard CSV files |
| Semicolon (;) | European locales |
| Tab (\t) | TSV files |
| Pipe (|) | Data exports |
Common Use Cases
- Data migration between systems
- Spreadsheet export for analysis
- Database import/export operations
- API data formatting for different clients
- Report generation in various formats