Convert JSON to a List
Create a text list from a JSON array or object. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
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Output
The result appears here as you type.
How to use Convert JSON to a List
- 1. Paste your JSON. Paste a JSON array or object whose values you want as a plain list, such as an array of names or the leaf values of an object.
- 2. Choose the separator. Pick New line, Comma, Comma + space or Semicolon for Separator, matching the format the destination expects, whether that is one item per line or a comma-separated string.
- 3. Add a prefix if needed, then copy. Type a character or symbol in Item prefix to mark each entry, useful for producing a bullet or dash list, then copy the resulting text list.
When to use Convert JSON to a List
Convert JSON to a List turns a JSON array or object's values into a plain text list with the separator and prefix you choose. Use it whenever you have JSON data but need a simple list for a document, a form, or a plain-text destination instead.
- Turning an array of tags into a bullet list. A JSON array of tags or categories needs to appear as a bulleted list in a markdown document or a wiki page, with a dash prefix on each line.
- Building a comma-separated value for a form field. A form input expects a comma-separated list of values, but your source data is a JSON array pulled from an API or a config file.
- Preparing a list for a mail merge or import tool. A mail merge tool or a bulk-import form wants one value per line, and your data currently sits as a JSON array exported from another system.
- Converting API results into a dropdown's option list. You pulled a JSON array of options from an API and want a plain semicolon or comma-separated list to paste into a static dropdown definition.
Examples
Turn an array into lines
Input
["apples", "bananas", "pears"]
Output
apples bananas pears
About the Convert JSON to a List tool
Convert JSON to a List runs as plain JavaScript in your browser tab, with no server behind it. Create a text list from a JSON array or object. Whatever you put in stays on your device from start to finish.
The tool is part of EditSafely's JSON Tools section, 90 single-purpose utilities built around the same idea: open the page, get the result, keep your data to yourself.
You can shape the output with 2 settings, including Separator and Item prefix, and the result refreshes the moment you change one. A worked example further down the page shows exactly what the tool produces for a real input.
That local-first design has practical benefits beyond privacy. The tool keeps working on a flaky connection once the page has loaded, results are instant because nothing round-trips to a server, and it is safe to use with confidential material.
Frequently asked questions
Does Convert JSON to a List cost anything?
Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.
Is it safe to paste sensitive or confidential data?
No data leaves your device. The whole tool is JavaScript that runs inside your browser tab, so there is no upload, no server-side processing and no log of what you did. If you disconnect from the internet after the page loads, it keeps working.
How much text can I process at once?
There is no fixed limit. Because the work happens on your own device rather than on a shared server, the practical ceiling is your machine's memory, which comfortably handles inputs far larger than typical online tools allow.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
Nothing to install and no account needed. Open the page in any up-to-date browser, including on a phone or tablet, and the tool is ready.
How do I use the result?
The output panel has a one-click copy button, and you can keep refining the input while you work; the result updates in place as you type.