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Import multiple JSON files to a single SQLite table

Want to import multiple JSON files into a single SQLite table?

Try Withdata FileToDB, a desktop JSON to SQLite converter for Windows, MacOS, and Linux, Import JSON to SQLite, Easy and Fast.

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Import multiple JSON files into a single SQLite table

Login to SQLite -> Choose JSON files -> Set SQLite table -> Import JSON files to SQLite table

Choose SQLite and logon.

Click “Wizard – N Files To 1 Table” at task dialog.

Select the “JSON” file type.

then show the wizard.

1. Select a folder that constains JSON files.

Support large ( > 4GB ) JSON file.

2. Config first JSON file importing options.

3. Select a SQLite table and config fields.

4. Preview data will be in SQLite table.

5. Import multiple JSON files to the SQLite table.

View imported data in SQLite table

Convert JSON files to SQLite in command line

Save “JSON to SQLite” session, then you can:

Set scheduled tasks for converting JSON files to SQLite

You can schedule and automate this “JSON to SQLite” conversion task by:

  1. Save session and create .bat (Windows) or .sh (Linux/macOS) file for “JSON to SQLite” conversion.
  2. Set scheduled task for “JSON to SQLite” conversion.

FAQ

What is Withdata FileToDB?
Withdata FileToDB is an ETL software can import JSON data to databases. Download Withdata FileToDB
How long does it take to import JSON data to SQLite?
FileToDB works fast. It convert millions of rows within a minute.
Is it safe to import JSON data to SQLite using FileToDB?
Of course! FileToDB import JSON data to SQLite locally, absolutely safe.
Can I import JSON data to SQLite on Linux, Mac OS?
Yes, you can. FileToDB has Linux, Mac OS, and Windows version.
Can I import JSON data to SQLite in command line?
Yes, you can. FileToDB can running in command line, on Linux, Mac OS, and Windows.


More about Withdata FileToDB – JSON to SQLite converter

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JSON → SQLite reference

Type mapping

Value kindin JSONin SQLite
Int1234 (number)INTEGER
Bigint9007199254740993INTEGER
Decimal1234.56 (number)NUMERIC
Float1.234e10 (number)REAL
Text"text" (string)TEXT
Long text"multi-line\ntext" (escaped newline inside a string)TEXT
Date"2026-09-18" (string)TEXT
Datetime"2026-09-18T14:30:00Z" (string)TEXT
Binary"base64:..." (string)BLOB
Booleantrue / false (boolean)INTEGER
JSONnested object or array, kept as structureTEXT

Dialect differences

JSON is a file format and SQLite is a database server, so the target has to be told the types the file never carried - the rows below are where the two sides diverge.

Propertyin JSONin SQLite
port—(file-based)
identifiersDouble quotes; backslash escapes"double quotes" or [brackets]
row limit—LIMIT n
datesNo date type: dates arrive as strings and the reader must p...TEXT (no date type)
long text—TEXT
binaryNot supported natively - base64 inside a stringBLOB
separatorBraces and commas—
encodingUTF-8 by definition—
typingstring, number, boolean, null, object, array - no date type—
shapeNested objects and arraysTables of rows and columns
ceilingWhole document is usually parsed into memory—

Command line

SideCommand
SQLitesqlite3 .dump
SQLite (load).import (sqlite3)

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