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Convert CSV or Excel to Nested JSON (Dotted Headers)

Turn flat spreadsheet columns into nested JSON. Headers like dimensions.width and stock.qty become objects inside each row. This example pastes a small product CSV, no file needed. Paste your own CSV or give file links, and name your headers with dots.

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Excel to JSON Converter: XLSX, XLS & CSV to JSON API
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File
Sheet
Row
name
+5 fields
Text
Number
Boolean
List
Object

Input

Or paste CSV / TSV text:sku,name,price,dimensions.width,dimensions.height,stock.warehouse,stock.qty A-100,Ceramic mug,12.5,8,10,Berlin,120 A-101,Linen napkins,18,30,30,Berlin,75 B-200,Oak cutting board,34,40,25,Hamburg,18 B-201,Glass carafe,21.9,12,24,Hamburg,0
Nest dotted column names:true
Add _file, _sheet and _row:false

Output fields

File
Sheet
Row
name
email
signup_date
plan
seats
active

How it works

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The Excel to JSON Converter: XLSX, XLS & CSV to JSON API Actor will start running based on the input automatically. You can also change all the input fields, like or paste csv / tsv text, nest dotted column names, and more, to match your specific use case.

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Monitor the progress in real time. You will be notified as soon as your dataset is complete and ready for review. Each result includes data such as file, sheet, row, and more.

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The final output is delivered in JSON, CSV, or Excel format, ready to be plugged into your workflow. You can also run the "Convert CSV or Excel to Nested JSON (Dotted Headers)" task via API.

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