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JSON to YAML Converter

Convert JSON data to YAML format

Related Tools

  • YAML to JSON - reverse conversion
  • JSON to XML - convert to XML
  • YAML Validator - validate YAML output
  • JSON Formatter - format JSON first

How to Use JSON to YAML

  1. Paste your JSON

    Copy and paste your JSON data into the input field.

  2. View YAML output

    See your JSON automatically converted to clean YAML format.

  3. Copy the result

    Click the Copy button to copy the YAML to your clipboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the JSON to YAML Converter free?
Yes, the JSON to YAML Converter is completely free with no usage limits. Convert as much JSON to YAML as you need without any registration or restrictions.
Is my data private during conversion?
Yes, all conversion happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your JSON data never leaves your device, making it safe to convert configuration files, API responses, or sensitive data.
Why convert JSON to YAML?
YAML is more human-readable than JSON, with cleaner syntax and support for comments. Converting to YAML is ideal for configuration files (Docker Compose, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions), documentation, and any scenario where humans need to read or edit the data directly.
What are the key differences between JSON and YAML?
YAML uses indentation instead of brackets, supports comments (JSON does not), allows unquoted strings, and has multi-line string support. YAML is a superset of JSON, meaning valid JSON is also valid YAML, but YAML offers additional readability features.
Does the converter preserve data types?
Yes, the converter maintains all JSON data types including strings, numbers, booleans, null values, arrays, and nested objects. The resulting YAML accurately represents the original JSON structure and values.