Convert JSONLines to Excel

JSON Lines, also known as JSONL, is a handy format for storing structured data that you can process one record at a time.

Each line in a JSON Lines file is a valid JSON object, typically representing a single record. The lines are separated by newline characters, making it easy to read and write sequentially.

This format works great for logging, streaming, and other scenarios where you want to process data line by line without parsing an entire JSON array.

Excel is Microsoft's spreadsheet format that allows users to organize, analyze, and visualize data in tables. It's widely used in business, finance, and data analysis.

Technical Details

Excel files (.xlsx) are actually ZIP archives containing XML files. They support multiple worksheets, formulas, charts, and macros. The newer XLSX format is based on Office Open XML standards.

Advantages

• Rich formatting and visualization capabilities
• Built-in functions and formulas for data analysis
• Support for charts, PivotTables, and data visualization
• Widely used in business and finance

Limitations

• Proprietary format requiring specific software
• Performance issues with very large datasets
• Version compatibility challenges
• Not ideal for structured database applications