YAML to JSON Converter
Transform YAML configuration into JSON format
Input JSON
Output
What is YAML to JSON Converter?
While YAML excels for human-edited configuration, JSON is the universal data interchange format for APIs, JavaScript applications, and programmatic processing. Converting YAML to JSON bridges the gap between configuration-friendly and code-friendly formats.
Our converter parses YAML syntax—including anchors, aliases, and multi-line strings—and outputs clean, valid JSON ready for your application code or API integration.
Why Use This Tool?
JSON is the native format for web APIs and JavaScript. When your Kubernetes configs, Docker Compose files, or CI/CD pipelines generate data you need in JavaScript, conversion is necessary.
JSON's strict syntax also helps catch errors. YAML's flexibility can hide problems that become obvious in JSON format. Converting during development helps validate your configuration structure.
How It Works
The converter handles YAML's features:
• YAML mappings become JSON objects • YAML sequences become JSON arrays • YAML anchors are dereferenced (expanded inline) • Multi-line strings are joined appropriately • Comments are stripped (JSON doesn't support them)
The output is minified or formatted based on your preference.
Common Use Cases
- Processing Kubernetes configs in JavaScript
- Sending YAML data to REST APIs
- Validating YAML structure through JSON schema
- Importing config into JSON-based tools
Pro Tip
Remember that YAML comments are lost in conversion. Document important notes in a separate README or use JSON5 if your target supports it.
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