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YAML to JSON Converter

Developer utilities: formatters, validators, encoders, and testers.

What does this tool do?

Convert YAML configuration files to JSON for APIs and JavaScript apps. Maps, nested lists, quoted strings, numbers and booleans are parsed correctly - everything runs locally with no uploads.

Supported formats
JSON HTML CSS JS XML SQL Regex

Key features

  • Syntax validation
  • Format & minify
  • Error highlighting
  • Copy formatted output

Convert YAML configuration files to JSON for APIs and JavaScript apps. Maps, nested lists, quoted strings, numbers and booleans are parsed correctly - everything runs locally with no uploads.

YAML Input

Supports: nested maps, lists, inline lists of maps, quoted strings, numbers, booleans, null. Multi-line block scalars (| and >) are not supported.

JSON Output

JSON will appear here...

How to Use

  1. Paste your YAML configuration into the input box.
  2. Click Convert to JSON (conversion also runs live as you type).
  3. Copy the formatted JSON output.

Core Features

  • Parses nested maps and lists with indentation tracking
  • Handles inline list-of-maps like "- name: web1"
  • Smart scalar typing: numbers, booleans, null and quoted strings
  • 100% client-side - your configs never leave the browser

Frequently Asked Questions

Which YAML features are supported?

The common subset: nested maps, lists, lists of maps, single and double quoted strings, numbers, booleans and null. Advanced features like anchors, multi-line block scalars and tags are not supported.

Why did my value become a number?

Unquoted values that look numeric (like 3 or 4.5) are converted to JSON numbers, which is standard YAML behavior. Quote them ("3") to keep them as strings.

How to Use YAML to JSON Converter

1
Paste Your Code
Enter code or data into the editor.
2
Process
Click format, validate, or test.
3
Copy Result
Get clean, formatted output.
100% Private & Secure: This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device and is never sent to any server.

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