YAML-JSON Converter

Convert between YAML and JSON formats instantly. A modern, real-time converter with syntax validation, syntax highlighting, and smooth animations.

YAMLJSONFormat ConversionSyntax Validation

Quick Start

Getting Started

Enter or paste your YAML or JSON content in the respective editor panel
Select the conversion mode using the toggle buttons:
- YAML to JSON: Convert YAML input to JSON output
- JSON to YAML: Convert JSON input to YAML output
Click the Convert button to perform the conversion
Copy the result using the copy button or use the Clear button to reset both editors

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Features

Bidirectional Conversion

Convert between YAML and JSON formats seamlessly

YAML to JSON conversion
JSON to YAML conversion
One-click mode switching
Preserve data structure and values

Real-time Validation

Instant feedback on syntax errors

Live YAML syntax validation
Live JSON syntax validation
Visual status indicators
Error highlighting

Code Editor

Full-featured code editing experience

Syntax highlighting for YAML and JSON
Line numbers display
Copy to clipboard functionality
Example content for quick testing

Additional Features

Enhanced usability and customization

Clear all content with one click
Status bar with line count and validation status
Settings panel for customization
Smooth animations and transitions

Usage Guide

Conversion Panel

Converting YAML to JSON

Ensure the YAML editor is on the left side
Enter or paste your YAML content
Verify the status indicator shows Valid
Click the Convert button
Copy the JSON output from the right editor

Converting JSON to YAML

Click the switch mode button to toggle direction
Ensure the JSON editor is on the left side
Enter or paste your JSON content
Verify the status indicator shows Valid
Click the Convert button
Copy the YAML output from the right editor

Example YAML Input

# Example YAML Configuration
name: "My Application"
version: "1.0.0"
features:
  - authentication
  - logging
  - caching
settings:
  theme: "dark"
  timeout: 30

Example JSON Output

{
  "name": "My Application",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "features": [
    "authentication",
    "logging",
    "caching"
  ],
  "settings": {
    "theme": "dark",
    "timeout": 30
  }
}

Example Workflows

Converting Configuration Files

Open a YAML configuration file (e.g., from Kubernetes, Docker Compose, or CI/CD pipelines)
Copy the content and paste it into the YAML editor
Verify the YAML is valid (green status indicator)
Click Convert to generate JSON output
Copy the JSON for use in your application

API Response Transformation

Copy JSON data from an API response
Switch to JSON to YAML mode
Paste the JSON into the JSON editor
Convert to YAML for easier configuration management
Use the YAML output in configuration files

Data Format Migration

Load your existing configuration in YAML format
Convert to JSON for JavaScript/TypeScript applications
Use the JSON output directly in Node.js projects
Or convert JSON to YAML for Kubernetes manifests

Tips & Best Practices

Do

Validate your YAML/JSON before converting
Use consistent indentation (2 spaces for YAML)
Quote strings with special characters
Use the copy button to easily transfer results
Test with small examples before large files

Don't

Don't mix tabs and spaces in YAML
Don't use trailing commas in JSON
Don't ignore validation errors
Don't convert invalid syntax
Don't forget to backup before large conversions

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YAML-JSON Converter

Convert between YAML and JSON formats instantly. A modern, real-time converter with syntax validation, syntax highlighting, and smooth animations.

YAMLJSONFormat ConversionSyntax Validation

Quick Start

Getting Started

Enter or paste your YAML or JSON content in the respective editor panel
Select the conversion mode using the toggle buttons:
- YAML to JSON: Convert YAML input to JSON output
- JSON to YAML: Convert JSON input to YAML output
Click the Convert button to perform the conversion
Copy the result using the copy button or use the Clear button to reset both editors

Open Tool

Features

Bidirectional Conversion

Convert between YAML and JSON formats seamlessly

YAML to JSON conversion
JSON to YAML conversion
One-click mode switching
Preserve data structure and values

Real-time Validation

Instant feedback on syntax errors

Live YAML syntax validation
Live JSON syntax validation
Visual status indicators
Error highlighting

Code Editor

Full-featured code editing experience

Syntax highlighting for YAML and JSON
Line numbers display
Copy to clipboard functionality
Example content for quick testing

Additional Features

Enhanced usability and customization

Clear all content with one click
Status bar with line count and validation status
Settings panel for customization
Smooth animations and transitions

Usage Guide

Conversion Panel

Converting YAML to JSON

Ensure the YAML editor is on the left side
Enter or paste your YAML content
Verify the status indicator shows Valid
Click the Convert button
Copy the JSON output from the right editor

Converting JSON to YAML

Click the switch mode button to toggle direction
Ensure the JSON editor is on the left side
Enter or paste your JSON content
Verify the status indicator shows Valid
Click the Convert button
Copy the YAML output from the right editor

Example YAML Input

# Example YAML Configuration
name: "My Application"
version: "1.0.0"
features:
  - authentication
  - logging
  - caching
settings:
  theme: "dark"
  timeout: 30

Example JSON Output

{
  "name": "My Application",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "features": [
    "authentication",
    "logging",
    "caching"
  ],
  "settings": {
    "theme": "dark",
    "timeout": 30
  }
}

Example Workflows

Converting Configuration Files

Open a YAML configuration file (e.g., from Kubernetes, Docker Compose, or CI/CD pipelines)
Copy the content and paste it into the YAML editor
Verify the YAML is valid (green status indicator)
Click Convert to generate JSON output
Copy the JSON for use in your application

API Response Transformation

Copy JSON data from an API response
Switch to JSON to YAML mode
Paste the JSON into the JSON editor
Convert to YAML for easier configuration management
Use the YAML output in configuration files

Data Format Migration

Load your existing configuration in YAML format
Convert to JSON for JavaScript/TypeScript applications
Use the JSON output directly in Node.js projects
Or convert JSON to YAML for Kubernetes manifests

Tips & Best Practices

Do

Validate your YAML/JSON before converting
Use consistent indentation (2 spaces for YAML)
Quote strings with special characters
Use the copy button to easily transfer results
Test with small examples before large files

Don't

Don't mix tabs and spaces in YAML
Don't use trailing commas in JSON
Don't ignore validation errors
Don't convert invalid syntax
Don't forget to backup before large conversions

← Back to Documentation Open Tool

YAML-JSON Converter

Quick Start

Features

Usage Guide

Converting YAML to JSON

Converting JSON to YAML

Example YAML Input

Example JSON Output

Example Workflows

Tips & Best Practices

Do

Don't

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YAML-JSON Converter

Quick Start

Features

Usage Guide

Converting YAML to JSON

Converting JSON to YAML

Example YAML Input

Example JSON Output

Example Workflows

Tips & Best Practices

Do

Don't

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