JSON Studio

JSON to Excel Converter

Convert JSON arrays to Microsoft Excel-compatible SpreadsheetML format. Download as .xls and open directly in Excel. Fast, free, and 100% client-side.

Raw JSON Input
XML Output

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Paste your JSON on the left to see the generated code instantly.

JSON to Excel Converter

Spreadsheets are the universal language of business data. When you need to share JSON data with non-technical stakeholders, import it into financial models, or analyze it in Excel, this converter bridges the gap. It transforms any JSON array into a Microsoft Excel-compatible SpreadsheetML file that opens directly in Excel without any import wizard.

The converter uses the SpreadsheetML XML format — the same format Excel natively understands. Your JSON keys become column headers, each object becomes a row, and data types are preserved as closely as possible (numbers stay numeric, strings stay text).

How JSON Maps to Excel

JSON arrays of objects map naturally to spreadsheet rows and columns. Each top-level object in your array becomes one row. Object keys are collected across all rows to form the complete set of columns, ensuring no data is lost even if different objects have different keys.

Nested objects and arrays are serialized to their JSON string representation within the cell, preserving the complete data structure. Flat scalar values (strings, numbers, booleans, nulls) are placed directly in cells with appropriate Excel data types.

Use Cases

Business Reporting: Convert API response data into Excel for executive dashboards and pivot tables. Data Analysis: Feed JSON exports into Excel for filtering, sorting, and charting. Collaboration: Share structured data with team members who prefer working in spreadsheets. Migration: Move JSON-based application data into Excel-based workflows or legacy systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The tool parses your JSON array, extracts all unique keys as column headers, and generates a SpreadsheetML XML file compatible with Microsoft Excel. Each JSON object becomes one row in the spreadsheet.
Yes. The generated file uses Microsoft's SpreadsheetML format with the .xls extension and proper MIME type. Excel will open it directly. Google Sheets and LibreOffice Calc also support this format.
Nested objects and arrays are serialized to their JSON string representation within the cell. Flat scalar values (strings, numbers, booleans) are placed directly in cells with appropriate data types.
Yes. The entire conversion happens in your browser. No JSON data or Excel files are uploaded to any server.

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