Use-case recommendation

Best Format for Spreadsheet Data Export

CSV is a pragmatic default for tabular spreadsheet exports.

Recommendation

Recommendation

CSV

CSV is universally importable by BI tools, spreadsheets, and ETL jobs.

text/csv

JSON

Use JSON where nested structure or schema metadata is required.

Files: 22

TSV

Use TSV when comma collisions are frequent in raw values.

Files: 9

Related decisions

Related Decisions

FAQ

FAQ

What is the default format recommendation for this use case?

CSV is the recommended default format here.

How should teams validate this recommendation?

Use sample files and manifest endpoints to test compatibility and behavior before rollout.