Conversion Guide

How to convert JSON to CSV

This guide is for developers working with API payloads, exports, and object arrays. The goal is to help you decide quickly when CSV is the right downstream format and how to reduce cleanup after export.

What JSON works best for CSV

  • - Top-level arrays of objects are the easiest fit because each object becomes one row.
  • - Nested objects can be flattened into stable column names such as `profile.role`.
  • - Highly inconsistent structures still convert, but usually create wider tables and more cleanup work.

What to check before converting

  • - Make sure the field set is stable enough for a table-like shape.
  • - Decide whether arrays should stay stringified or be modeled separately.
  • - Watch for commas, quotes, and line breaks if the CSV is heading into spreadsheet tools.