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Convert Excel to JSON

Online Converter: Convert Microsoft Office Excel file to JSON format


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Transform your Excel spreadsheets into JSON format for seamless integration with web applications, APIs, and modern data pipelines. Our converter reads your spreadsheet structure and outputs clean, well-formatted JSON that's ready to use in any programming environment.

JSON is the standard data format for web APIs and JavaScript applications. Converting your Excel data to JSON eliminates manual data entry and enables automated data processing workflows.

Why Convert Excel to JSON?

JSON has become the universal language for data interchange. Here's why developers choose JSON over Excel for their applications:

  • API Integration: JSON is the native format for REST APIs. Convert your spreadsheet data once and use it across all your web services.
  • Programming Language Support: Every major language (JavaScript, Python, Java, PHP, Ruby, Go) has built-in JSON parsing. No special libraries required.
  • Database Import: NoSQL databases like MongoDB, CouchDB, and Firebase accept JSON directly. Import your converted data with minimal transformation.
  • Configuration Files: Use JSON for application settings, feature flags, or any configuration that was previously maintained in spreadsheets.
  • Version Control Friendly: Unlike binary Excel files, JSON is plain text that works with Git and other version control systems.

Supported Excel Formats

Our converter supports both modern and legacy Excel formats:

  • XLSX (Excel 2007+) - The modern Office Open XML format used by current versions of Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets exports, and LibreOffice Calc.
  • XLS (Excel 97-2003) - The legacy binary format still used by many enterprise systems and older applications.

Format Resources

  • MS-XLSX - Excel file format specification (Microsoft)

JSON Output Structure

Your Excel data is converted to an array of objects, where each row becomes an object and column headers become property keys:

Conversion Example

An Excel table with product data:

ProductCategoryPriceInStock
Widget ProElectronics29.99true
Gadget PlusAccessories49.99false

Converts to this JSON:

[
  {
    "Product": "Widget Pro",
    "Category": "Electronics",
    "Price": 29.99,
    "InStock": true
  },
  {
    "Product": "Gadget Plus",
    "Category": "Accessories",
    "Price": 49.99,
    "InStock": false
  }
]

Data Type Detection

The converter automatically detects and converts Excel data types to their JSON equivalents:

  • Numbers remain as numeric values (not quoted strings)
  • Boolean values convert to true/false
  • Dates can be formatted as ISO strings or timestamps
  • Empty cells become null values

Format Resources

  • JSON.org - Official JSON specification
  • RFC 8259 - The JSON Data Interchange Format (IETF)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert Excel to JSON?

The conversion process is simple:

  1. Upload your Excel file (.xlsx or .xls)
  2. Click "Run Conversion"
  3. Download your JSON file

How are column headers handled?

The first row of your spreadsheet is used as property keys in the JSON output. Make sure your column headers are valid JSON property names (letters, numbers, underscores). Special characters are automatically sanitized.

Is my data secure during conversion?

Yes. All files are uploaded over encrypted HTTPS. Source files are deleted immediately after conversion, and results are removed within 24 hours. Your data is never stored or shared.

What about nested JSON structures?

For nested or hierarchical JSON output, use our JSON Objects converter or explore Custom Converter solutions for complex data structures.


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