🌐 MySQL JSON Converter

JSON to MySQL Converter

Convert JSON data to MySQL INSERT statements with JSON_EXTRACT support.

Table Name

JSON Data

Generate ‘CREATE TABLE’ Use AUTO_INCREMENT

MySQL Output

JSON to MySQL: Web Application Data Import

MySQL’s JSON support through JSON_EXTRACT, JSON_SET, and other functions makes it ideal for web applications that need both structured and flexible data storage. When converting JSON to MySQL, you can create columns for frequently accessed properties while storing the complete JSON for flexibility.

MySQL JSON_EXTRACT & Query Functions

Use JSON_EXTRACT to query JSON properties, JSON_SET to update values, and JSON_CONTAINS to search for values within JSON. MySQL 5.7+ provides native JSON functions optimized for the JSON data type.

Real-World MySQL JSON Scenarios

WordPress Plugins: Store plugin settings as JSON in wp_options. WooCommerce: Store product metadata as JSON. Custom Applications: Flexible schema for user preferences and settings. API Responses: Cache API responses as JSON with extracted key data as columns.

💡 Pro Tip: Create Generated Columns
Extract frequently accessed JSON properties as generated columns:
ALTER TABLE api_data ADD name VARCHAR(255) GENERATED ALWAYS AS (JSON_EXTRACT(data, '$.name')) STORED;

InnoDB & JSON Performance

InnoDB stores JSON efficiently with proper indexing. Create an index on extracted properties for query performance when you need to frequently filter by JSON values.

JSON to MySQL FAQ

How do I query JSON data in MySQL?

Use JSON_EXTRACT: SELECT * FROM api_data WHERE JSON_EXTRACT(data, '$.status') = 'active'

Can I search for values within JSON arrays?

Yes, use JSON_CONTAINS: SELECT * FROM api_data WHERE JSON_CONTAINS(data, '"admin"', '$.roles')

Is this compatible with WordPress?

Yes! The generated MySQL SQL works with WordPress and any MySQL database. Perfect for storing plugin and post metadata.