| CSV | JSON | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Metadata | - | - |
| Open / royalty-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Defined by | - | - |
| Since | - | - |
| Best for | moving tables between tools | APIs and configuration |
CSV
A table as plain text. Every spreadsheet and database speaks it.
JSON
The data format of the web and every API.
Questions
CSV or JSON: which is smaller?
It depends on the content; see our measured benchmarks on the conversion pages.
Can I convert CSV to JSON?
Yes, in your browser, nothing uploaded.
And JSON to CSV?
Yes, as well.