JSON to Excel Converter

Convert JSON arrays to Excel (.xlsx) files instantly. Free, fast, and works entirely in your browser.

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What is a JSON to Excel Converter?

Export API Data to Spreadsheets

REST APIs return JSON data that analysts and business users typically want in Excel format. This tool bridges that gap instantly. Paste your JSON array, click download, and get a properly formatted .xlsx file you can open in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet application. For converting Excel back to JSON, try our Excel to JSON converter.

Browser-Based, No Server Upload

This tool uses the open-source SheetJS (xlsx) library to generate Excel files entirely in your browser. Your JSON data is never sent to any server. This makes it safe for confidential data, internal APIs, and sensitive business information.

Flexible JSON Format Support

The converter auto-detects whether your JSON is an array of objects (where keys become column headers) or an array of arrays (where the first array is used as headers). Need to first convert your data to Markdown? Try JSON to Markdown. Or work with Markdown tables using our Markdown to Excel converter.

Frequently Asked Questions

A JSON to Excel Converter transforms JSON array data into Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) spreadsheet files. This tool accepts JSON arrays of objects (most common API response format) or arrays of arrays, parses the data, and generates a downloadable Excel file with proper column headers and data rows. It's perfect for exporting API data, database results, or configuration data to spreadsheets for analysis.

The tool supports: (1) Array of objects — e.g. [{"name":"Alice","age":30}] — where object keys become column headers. (2) Array of arrays — e.g. [["Name","Age"],["Alice",30]] — where the first array is used as column labels. Both formats are auto-detected.

Paste your JSON array into the input area or click Sample to load an example. A preview of the first few rows appears on the right. Click 'Download Excel' to download the .xlsx file. All processing happens in your browser using the SheetJS library.

The generated .xlsx file contains a single sheet (Sheet1) with your data. The first row is the header row (from JSON object keys or the first array). Subsequent rows contain the data values. The file is compatible with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, and any other spreadsheet application.

Yes. All processing happens in your browser using the open-source SheetJS library. Your JSON data never leaves your device and is never sent to any server.

Yes. The tool handles large JSON arrays. The preview shows the first 5 rows, but the downloaded Excel file contains all rows. Performance depends on your device for very large datasets.

Yes, completely free. Also try Excel to JSON, JSON to Markdown, Markdown to Excel, and CSV to Markdown.