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CSV to JSON

Use the CSV header row as JSON object keys. Preserve leading zeros, Unicode and quoted contents as text values.

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CSV · 2.00 MiB per file

Choose a UTF-8 CSV with unique, nonblank headers.

Conversion settings

Output JSON

Every data row must match the header width. All field values are JSON strings, including blanks.

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Know your formats

Supported formats and limitations

Input formats
CSV
Output formats
JSON
  • Every data row must match the header width. All field values are JSON strings, including blanks.

The first CSV record supplies unique, nonblank keys. Each later record must have the same field count. Every value becomes a JSON string, including empty values, leading zeros and text that looks numeric. The download is a UTF-8 array of objects with readable indentation.

Maximum input size is 2 MiB per file.

A local workflow

How to use this converter

Your file contents stay in the browser as you work.

  1. Select a comma-delimited CSV with a header row.

  2. Convert consistently sized records.

  3. Download the JSON array.

A little more clarity

Frequently asked questions

Do empty cells or leading zeros change type?

Empty cells become empty strings. A field such as 001 stays the string 001.

Is CSV to JSON available now?

This tool runs locally with JavaScript enabled. Check its supported formats and size limits before converting.