Excel to JSON Converter
Convert Excel spreadsheets to JSON format. Upload your Excel file and get structured JSON data instantly.
Drop your file here or click to upload
Supports .xlsx, .xls, .xlsm, .xlsb · up to 50MB · or paste a file from your clipboard
How to Convert Excel to JSON
- Upload your Excel file - Drag and drop or click to browse for your .xlsx or .xls file.
- Select a sheet - If your workbook has multiple sheets, choose which one to convert.
- Configure options - Choose whether to use the first row as keys and whether to pretty-print the output.
- Copy or download - Copy the JSON to your clipboard or download as a .json file.
About Excel to JSON Conversion
Converting Excel to JSON is useful for developers who need to use spreadsheet data in web applications, APIs, or other systems that work with JSON format. Our converter makes this process simple and instant - paste a spreadsheet in and get a clean array of objects out.
By default, we use the first row of your spreadsheet as object keys, and each subsequent row becomes an object in the resulting JSON array. This creates clean, well-structured data that's ready to use in your applications.
Example Output
A two-column sheet (Name, Email) converts to this JSON array of objects:
[
{ "Name": "John Doe", "Email": "john@example.com" },
{ "Name": "Jane Smith", "Email": "jane@example.com" }
]Features
- Support for .xlsx, .xls, .xlsm, and .xlsb files
- Multi-sheet support with sheet selection
- First row as keys option
- Pretty print or minified output
- One-click copy to clipboard
- Download as .json file
- 100% client-side processing
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, our converter is completely free. No hidden fees, no premium tiers, and no signup required.
The first row of your Excel sheet is used as keys (column headers), and each subsequent row becomes an object in the JSON array.
Your data is processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to any server. Your Excel file remains completely private.
Yes, you can select which sheet to convert. Each sheet is converted separately to maintain data integrity.
By default you get a JSON array of objects - one object per row, with column headers as keys. This is the standard shape APIs and JavaScript apps expect, so you can drop it straight into your code.
Yes. Turn off 'Pretty print' to get compact, single-line JSON that is ready to paste into an API request or config file.