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How to Use JSON to TSV

  1. Paste your JSON array: Paste a JSON array of objects into the input box, or load the sample with the Example button.
  2. Click Convert to TSV: Press the Convert to TSV button. Keys become tab-separated columns and objects become rows.
  3. Copy the TSV: Copy the TSV output for spreadsheets, pandas or database imports.

About JSON to TSV

JSON to TSV Converter converts JSON arrays into tab-separated values — ideal for Unix tools and databases.

  • Tab Separation: Columns are separated by tabs instead of commas, avoiding quoting issues.
  • Union Keys: All keys across every row become columns; missing values stay empty.
  • Cell Escaping: Fields containing tabs or quotes are quoted and escaped correctly.

Great for database imports, pandas/NumPy workflows and text-processing pipelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TSV format?

TSV (Tab-Separated Values) is a table format where columns are separated by tab characters instead of commas — common in Unix tools and databases.

Why use TSV instead of CSV?

TSV avoids quoting problems with commas inside data, making it safer for text-heavy datasets. Many SQL and data tools import TSV natively.

Does the output open in Excel?

Yes. Excel and Google Sheets open TSV files directly, and fields containing tabs or quotes are escaped correctly.

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