Ever copied a JSON response from an API and wished it looked like a spreadsheet? This post shows you how to turn messy JSON into clean tables in seconds—and export it in multiple formats without writing code.
[
{
"id": "p_1001",
"name": "Wireless Mouse",
"price": 24.99,
"in_stock": true,
"ratings": { "average": 4.6, "reviews": 245 }
},
{
"id": "p_1002",
"name": "Bluetooth Headphones",
"price": 89.5,
"in_stock": true,
"ratings": { "average": 4.3, "reviews": 523 }
}
]
Steps:
A: No. 100% client-side processing. No uploads, no tracking.
Q: Can I paste into Google Docs or Word?
A: Yes! For Google Docs, use "Copy CSV" format. For Microsoft Word, use "Copy HTML Table" for best formatting preservation.
Q: Is it really free?
A: Yes. No premium tiers, no usage limits, free forever.
What you get:
The Problem
- JSON is hard to read. Nested objects and arrays are difficult to scan visually.
- Sharing is awkward. Non-technical teammates can't work with raw JSON.
- Reports need tables. Stakeholders expect CSV/Excel/PDF they can open and sort.
Quick Demo
Sample JSON:[
{
"id": "p_1001",
"name": "Wireless Mouse",
"price": 24.99,
"in_stock": true,
"ratings": { "average": 4.6, "reviews": 245 }
},
{
"id": "p_1002",
"name": "Bluetooth Headphones",
"price": 89.5,
"in_stock": true,
"ratings": { "average": 4.3, "reviews": 523 }
}
]
Steps:
- Visit jsontotable.net
- Paste your JSON → table appears instantly
- Copy (HTML/CSV/Markdown) or Download (CSV/Excel/PDF)
Key Features
100% Privacy-First
- All processing happens in your browser
- Your data never touches any server
- Works offline after initial load
- Perfect for sensitive data
Multiple Copy Options
- Copy HTML Table → paste into Word, Google Docs, Notion
- Copy CSV → quick transfer to spreadsheets
- Copy Markdown → GitHub READMEs and documentation
Flexible Downloads
- CSV → Excel, Google Sheets compatible
- Excel (.xlsx) → native Excel format with formatting
- PDF → print-ready reports
Smart Features
- Real-time preview as you type
- Instant search and filtering
- Handles nested JSON automatically
- Sorts by clicking column headers
- Syntax-highlighted editor
Copy vs Download
Copy (puts data in clipboard):
HTML Table → paste into any WYSIWYG editor- CSV → quick data transfer
- Markdown → perfect for docs/wikis
- CSV → spreadsheet-ready format
- Excel (.xlsx) → native Excel with formatting
- PDF → professional reports
Real-World Use Cases
- API Development: Paste API responses to quickly visualize data patterns
- Data Analysis: Convert JSON datasets to Excel for analysis and reporting
- Documentation: Copy Markdown tables for GitHub READMEs and wikis
- Team Collaboration: Share CSV/Excel with non-technical teammates
- AI Workflows: Format ChatGPT/Claude outputs into readable tables
Performance
- Optimized for datasets with 50,000+ rows
- No server round-trips = instant conversion
- For very large files (>100MB), export directly to CSV/Excel for best performance
FAQ
Q: Does my data leave the browser?A: No. 100% client-side processing. No uploads, no tracking.
Q: Can I paste into Google Docs or Word?
A: Yes! For Google Docs, use "Copy CSV" format. For Microsoft Word, use "Copy HTML Table" for best formatting preservation.
Q: Is it really free?
A: Yes. No premium tiers, no usage limits, free forever.
Try It Now
Visit jsontotable.net and paste your JSON.What you get:
- Instant table preview
- Copy as HTML/CSV/Markdown
- Download as CSV/Excel/PDF
- Real-time search and sort
- 100% private (no uploads)
- Free forever