How to Convert JSON Data to Microsoft Excel

JSON is the preferred data format for modern web applications and APIs, but software like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets does not natively open raw .json files cleanly. While Excel supports XML and text imports, opening raw JSON arrays usually results in single-cell text blobs or complex parsing errors.

Because Excel natively opens Comma-Separated Values (.csv) files directly into formatted spreadsheet worksheets, converting JSON to CSV first is the most reliable, zero-setup method to view and analyze your JSON dataset in Excel.

4 Easy Steps to Open JSON in Excel

Follow these quick steps to convert and analyze any JSON data file inside Microsoft Excel:

Upload Your File: Drag and drop your .json file into the drop zone above.
Automatic Data Flattening: Our converter detects nested properties and maps them into clear column headers.
Download Excel-Ready CSV: Click Download to save the formatted .csv file to your computer.
Open in Excel: Double-click the downloaded CSV file—Excel opens it immediately with full grid column layout.

Advantages of Our Converter vs. Manual Import

Attempting manual JSON imports in Excel via Power Query or VBA macros can be tedious and prone to formatting failures. Here is why using our online JSON to Excel converter is superior:

No Complex Power Query Setup: Skip configuring Power Query M functions, expanded record queries, or table type definitions.
Clean Nested Column Headers: Nested fields like {"company": {"name": "Acme Corp"}} become clean, distinct columns (company.name) rather than obscure object references.
Delimiter Control: Choose comma (,), semicolon (;), or tab (\t) separators to match regional Excel locale preferences.
Zero Installation & Instant Results: Runs directly in your browser without installing Excel add-ins, python scripts, or third-party software.

JSON to Excel Data Example

Below is an example showing how raw API JSON response data is converted into clean spreadsheet columns:

Raw JSON API Data:

[
  {
    "employee_id": 8801,
    "personal": { "full_name": "Jordan Lee", "department": "Marketing" },
    "salary": 75000
  },
  {
    "employee_id": 8802,
    "personal": { "full_name": "Taylor Morgan", "department": "Engineering" },
    "salary": 92000
  }
]

Excel-Ready CSV Output:

employee_id,personal.full_name,personal.department,salary
8801,Jordan Lee,Marketing,75000
8802,Taylor Morgan,Engineering,92000

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