YAML ↔ JSON Converter

Convert between YAML and JSON formats bidirectionally. Supports multi-document YAML and preserves key order where possible.

How to Use

  1. 1

    Select conversion direction

    Choose whether to convert YAML to JSON or JSON to YAML using the tabs.

  2. 2

    Enter your data

    Paste or type your YAML or JSON into the input field.

  3. 3

    Configure options

    Toggle auto-convert for real-time conversion, and enable pretty print for formatted JSON output.

  4. 4

    Copy result

    The converted output appears automatically. Use the copy button to copy it to your clipboard.

YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) is a human-readable data serialization format commonly used for configuration files. It uses indentation to represent structure, making it more readable than JSON for complex configurations.

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