CSV to JSON ConverterCSV to JSON Converter API

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Overview

To use CSV to JSON Converter, you need an API key. You can get one by creating a free account and visiting your dashboard.

POST Endpoint

URL
https://api.apiverve.com/v1/csvtojson

Example

How to call the CSV to JSON Converter API in different programming languages.

cURL Request
curl -X POST \
  "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/csvtojson" \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "csv": "name,age,city\nJohn Doe,30,New York\nJane Smith,25,Los Angeles",
  "delimiter": ",",
  "has_header": true
}'
JavaScript (Fetch API)
const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/csvtojson', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "csv": "name,age,city\nJohn Doe,30,New York\nJane Smith,25,Los Angeles",
    "delimiter": ",",
    "has_header": true
})
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
Python (Requests)
import requests

headers = {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}

payload = {
    "csv": "name,age,city\nJohn Doe,30,New York\nJane Smith,25,Los Angeles",
    "delimiter": ",",
    "has_header": true
}

response = requests.post('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/csvtojson', headers=headers, json=payload)

data = response.json()
print(data)
Go (net/http)
package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "io"
    "net/http"
    "bytes"
    "encoding/json"
)

func main() {
    payload := map[string]interface{}{
        "csv": "name,age,city
John Doe,30,New York
Jane Smith,25,Los Angeles",
        "delimiter": ",",
        "has_header": "true"
    }

    jsonPayload, _ := json.Marshal(payload)
    req, _ := http.NewRequest("POST", "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/csvtojson", bytes.NewBuffer(jsonPayload))

    req.Header.Set("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here")
    req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")

    client := &http.Client{}
    resp, err := client.Do(req)
    if err != nil {
        panic(err)
    }
    defer resp.Body.Close()

    body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
    fmt.Println(string(body))
}
Example Response
{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "row_count": 2,
    "column_count": 3,
    "columns": [
      "name",
      "age",
      "city"
    ],
    "inferredTypes": {
      "name": "string",
      "age": "integer",
      "city": "string"
    },
    "json": [
      {
        "name": "John Doe",
        "age": "30",
        "city": "New York"
      },
      {
        "name": "Jane Smith",
        "age": "25",
        "city": "Los Angeles"
      }
    ]
  }
}

Authentication

The CSV to JSON Converter API requires authentication via API key. Include your API key in the request header:

Required Header
X-API-Key: your_api_key_here

Learn more about authentication →

Interactive API Playground

Test the CSV to JSON Converter API directly in your browser with live requests and responses.

Parameters

The following parameters are available for the CSV to JSON Converter API:

Convert CSV to JSON

ParameterTypeRequiredDescriptionDefaultExample
csvstringrequired
The CSV data to convert to JSON
-name,age,city John,30,New York Jane,25,Los Angeles
delimiterstringoptional
The delimiter used in the CSV
Supported values: ,;\t|
,,
has_headerbooleanoptional
Whether the first row contains column headers (default: true)

Response

The CSV to JSON Converter API returns responses in JSON, XML, YAML, and CSV formats. The JSON response is shown in the Example section above; alternative formats below.

Other Response Formats

XML Response
200 OK
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<response>
  <status>ok</status>
  <error xsi:nil="true" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"/>
  <data>
    <row_count>2</row_count>
    <column_count>3</column_count>
    <columns>
      <column>name</column>
      <column>age</column>
      <column>city</column>
    </columns>
    <inferredTypes>
      <name>string</name>
      <age>integer</age>
      <city>string</city>
    </inferredTypes>
    <json>
      <item>
        <name>John Doe</name>
        <age>30</age>
        <city>New York</city>
      </item>
      <item>
        <name>Jane Smith</name>
        <age>25</age>
        <city>Los Angeles</city>
      </item>
    </json>
  </data>
</response>
YAML Response
200 OK
status: ok
error: null
data:
  row_count: 2
  column_count: 3
  columns:
    - name
    - age
    - city
  inferredTypes:
    name: string
    age: integer
    city: string
  json:
    - name: John Doe
      age: '30'
      city: New York
    - name: Jane Smith
      age: '25'
      city: Los Angeles
CSV Response
200 OK
keyvalue
row_count2
column_count3
columns[name,age,city]
inferredTypes{name:string,age:integer,city:string}
json[{name:John Doe,age:30,city:New York},{name:Jane Smith,age:25,city:Los Angeles}]

Response Structure

All API responses follow a consistent structure with the following fields:

FieldTypeDescriptionExample
statusstringIndicates whether the request was successful ("ok") or failed ("error")ok
errorstring | nullContains error message if status is "error", otherwise nullnull
dataobject | nullContains the API response data if successful, otherwise null{...}

Learn more about response formats →

Response Data Fields

When the request is successful, the data object contains the following fields:

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FieldTypeSample ValueDescription
row_countnumber2
Number of data rows in the converted JSON
column_countnumber3
Number of columns detected in the CSV
columnsarray["name", ...]
Array of column names from header or auto-generated
inferredTypesPremiumobject{...}
Detected data type for each column (integer, float, boolean, date, email, string)
â”” namestring"string"
-
â”” agestring"integer"
-
â”” citystring"string"
-
[ ] Array items:array[2]Array of objects
The converted CSV data as an array of JSON objects
â”” namestring"John Doe"
-
â”” agestring"30"
-
â”” citystring"New York"
-

Headers

Only X-API-Key is required. Optional headers include Accept for response format negotiation (JSON, XML, or YAML), User-Agent, and X-Request-ID for request tracing. See all request headers →

GraphQL AccessALPHA

Access CSV to JSON Converter through GraphQL to combine it with other API calls in a single request. Query only the csv to json converter data you need with precise field selection, and orchestrate complex data fetching workflows.

Test CSV to JSON Converter in the GraphQL Explorer to confirm availability and experiment with queries.

Credit Cost: Each API called in your GraphQL query consumes its standard credit cost.

GraphQL Endpoint
POST https://api.apiverve.com/v1/graphql
GraphQL Query Example
query {
  csvtojson(
    input: {
      csv: "name,age,city
John Doe,30,New York
Jane Smith,25,Los Angeles"
      delimiter: ","
      has_header: true
    }
  ) {
    row_count
    column_count
    columns
    inferredTypes {
      name
      age
      city
    }
    json
  }
}

Note: Authentication is handled via the x-api-key header in your GraphQL request, not as a query parameter.

CORS Support

The CSV to JSON Converter API accepts cross-origin requests from any origin, so it can be called directly from browser-based applications without a proxy. See CORS support →

Rate Limiting

CSV to JSON Converter requests are throttled per minute on the Free plan and unthrottled on paid plans. Exceeding the limit returns 429 Too Many Requests; rate-limit usage is reported in the X-RateLimit-Limit, X-RateLimit-Remaining, and X-RateLimit-Reset response headers. See per-plan limits and best practices →

Error Codes

The CSV to JSON Converter API uses standard HTTP status codes — 200 on success, 400 for invalid parameters, 401 for missing or invalid keys, 403 for insufficient credits, 429 for rate-limit exhaustion, and 500/503 for server-side issues. Each error response includes an X-Request-ID header you can quote when contacting support. See full error handling guide →

SDKs for CSV to JSON Converter

Official CSV to JSON Converter packages on npm, PyPI, NuGet, and JitPack — plus a Postman collection and an OpenAPI spec. See the SDK guide →

No-Code Integrations

CSV to JSON Converter works with Zapier, Make, Pipedream, n8n, and Power Automate using the same API key. See setup guides →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for CSV to JSON Converter?
Sign up for a free account at dashboard.apiverve.com. Your API key will be automatically generated and available in your dashboard. The same key works for CSV to JSON Converter and all other APIVerve APIs. The free plan includes 1,000 credits plus a 500 credit bonus.
How many credits does CSV to JSON Converter cost?

Each successful CSV to JSON Converter API call consumes credits based on plan tier. Check the pricing section above for the exact credit cost. Failed requests and errors don't consume credits, so you only pay for successful csv to json converter lookups.

Can I use CSV to JSON Converter in production?

The free plan is for testing and development only. For production use of CSV to JSON Converter, upgrade to a paid plan (Starter, Pro, or Mega) which includes commercial use rights, no attribution requirements, and guaranteed uptime SLAs. All paid plans are production-ready.

Can I use CSV to JSON Converter from a browser?
Yes! The CSV to JSON Converter API supports CORS with wildcard configuration, so you can call it directly from browser-based JavaScript without needing a proxy server. See the CORS section above for details.
What happens if I exceed my CSV to JSON Converter credit limit?

When you reach your monthly credit limit, CSV to JSON Converter API requests will return an error until you upgrade your plan or wait for the next billing cycle. You'll receive notifications at 80% and 95% usage to give you time to upgrade if needed.

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