Working with JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) data has become increasingly common. Whether you're dealing with API responses, NoSQL databases, or structured data interchange, being able to import JSON data into Google Sheets can greatly simplify analysis and visualization tasks. This blog will guide you through different methods to import JSON data into Google Sheets.

Method 1: Superjoin's JSON to Sheets Tool

Superjoin is a powerful data integration platform that offers a seamless solution for importing JSON data into Google Sheets. Let's explore the two options provided by Superjoin:

Option 1: Upload/Copy-Paste JSON File

Superjoin's JSON to Sheets tool allows you to import JSON data into Google Sheets with just a few clicks. Here's how it works:

1. Navigate to the JSON to Sheets webpage: Visit Superjoin's JSON to Sheets tool by going to https://jsontosheets.superjoin.ai

   
   

2. Upload or Paste Your JSON File: You can either upload your JSON file or paste the JSON data directly into the provided text box.
   
   
   

   

   
   

3. Click to Import and Write Data to Google Sheets: Once you've provided the JSON data, simply click the "Import JSON to Google Sheets" button, and Superjoin will handle the rest, writing the data into a new Google Sheet for you.

This method is incredibly user-friendly, requiring no coding or technical skills, and it's perfect for quickly importing JSON data into Google Sheets.

Option 2: Import JSON from an API using Superjoin's Custom API Connector

Superjoin's Custom API Connector allows you to connect to any API and import JSON data directly into Google Sheets. This option is particularly useful if you need to fetch data regularly from an API and handle complex JSON structures.

1. Install Superjoin from Google Workspace Marketplace.
   
   

   

   
   
   

2. Set up the API Connection within Superjoin: Start by creating a new API connection in Superjoin, providing the necessary authentication details and endpoint information.
   
   
   

   

   
   
   

3. Import JSON Data into Google Sheets Seamlessly: Once the connection is established, Superjoin will automatically fetch the JSON data and import it into a Google Sheet for you.
   
   

4. Set up a Schedule: You can also set up a schedule to automate the data import process, ensuring that your Google Sheet remains up-to-date with the latest data from the API.
   
   
   

   

The Custom API Connector offers real-time data synchronization, handling complex data structures, and automated updates, making it a powerful tool for integrating JSON data into Google Sheets.

Method 2: Using Google Apps Script (Advanced)

For those with coding skills and a desire for more customization, Google Apps Script provides a way to import JSON data into Google Sheets programmatically.

1. Introduction to Google Apps Script: Google Apps Script is a cloud-based scripting language that allows you to automate various tasks in Google Workspace, including importing data from external sources.

2. Step-by-Step Guide:

   • Write a custom script to fetch and parse the JSON data using the UrlFetchApp and JSON services in Google Apps Script.
     An example script would be
     
     

function importJSON() {
  var url = 'URL_OF_YOUR_JSON_DATA';
  var response = UrlFetchApp.fetch(url);
  var json = response.getContentText();
  var data = JSON.parse(json);
  var sheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().getActiveSheet();
  sheet.clear();
  var headers = Object.keys(data[0]);
  sheet.appendRow(headers);
  for (var i = 0; i < data.length; i++) {
    var row = [];
    for (var j = 0; j < headers.length; j++) {
      row.push(data[i][headers[j]]);
    }
    sheet.appendRow(row);
  }
}

• Use the SpreadsheetApp service to create a new Google Sheet or access an existing one and write the parsed JSON data into the sheet.

• Run the script to import the JSON data into your Google Sheet.

While the Apps Script approach offers more flexibility and customization, it does require coding skills and may be more time-consuming to set up compared to Superjoin's solutions.

Comparison of Methods

When it comes to importing JSON data into Google Sheets, each method has its own advantages and disadvantages:

• Ease of Use: Superjoin's JSON to Sheets tool and Custom API Connector are incredibly user-friendly, requiring minimal technical knowledge, while the Apps Script method demands coding skills.

• Flexibility: The Apps Script method offers the most flexibility in handling various JSON formats and sources, followed by Superjoin's Custom API Connector, which can connect to any API. The JSON2Sheets tool is best suited for simpler JSON files.

• Automation: Superjoin's Custom API Connector excels in automation capabilities, allowing you to set up scheduled imports and real-time data synchronization, while the Apps Script method requires manual execution or triggering.

  
  
  

Conclusion

Importing JSON data into Google Sheets can be a game-changer for data analysis and visualization tasks. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced coder, there's a method to suit your needs. 

Superjoin's JSON to Sheets tool and Custom API Connector offer user-friendly, flexible, and secure solutions for importing JSON data into Google Sheets.

 If you haven't tried Superjoin yet, we encourage you to visit Superjoin website and explore our offerings for seamless JSON to Google Sheets integration.