Tabular Data Formats
CSV Format
Comma-separated values for easy data analysis
- Universal compatibility
- Lightweight file size
- R, Python, Excel ready
Most Popular
Excel Format
Microsoft Excel spreadsheet format
- Multiple worksheets
- Formatted data
- Charts and formulas
Business Ready
API Data Formats
JSON Format
JavaScript Object Notation for web applications
- Web API standard
- Hierarchical data
- Real-time updates
API Standard
XML Format
Extensible Markup Language for structured data
- Rich metadata
- Schema validation
- Enterprise systems
Enterprise
Geospatial Data Formats
Shapefile (SHP)
Industry standard for GIS vector data
- ArcGIS compatible
- QGIS ready
- Conservation mapping
GIS Standard
GeoJSON
Web-friendly geographic data format
- Web mapping
- Leaflet.js ready
- Mobile apps
Web Ready
Research & Analysis Formats
R Dataset
Statistical analysis ready
R Ready
SPSS Format
Social science research
SPSS
SQL Dump
Database import/export
Database