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YAML ↔ JSON Converter

Instantly convert YAML to JSON or JSON to YAML. Supports Docker Compose, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, and all standard configuration file formats.

Private by default. Processing happens in your browser.

  1. Add your inputChoose a file, paste content, or enter details.
  2. Choose settingsReview the useful defaults, then adjust if needed.
  3. Save the resultCopy or download the finished output.
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YAML Input
652 chars · 0.6 KB
JSON Output
{
  "version": "3.8",
  "services": {
    "web": {
      "build": {
        "context": ".",
        "dockerfile": "Dockerfile"
      },
      "ports": [
        "3000:3000"
      ],
      "environment": {
        "NODE_ENV": "production",
        "DATABASE_URL": "postgres://user:secret@db:5432/app_db"
      },
      "depends_on": [
        "db",
        "redis"
      ],
      "restart": "always"
    },
    "db": {
      "image": "postgres:16-alpine",
      "restart": "always",
      "environment": {
        "POSTGRES_USER": "user",
        "POSTGRES_PASSWORD": "secret",
        "POSTGRES_DB": "app_db"
      },
      "volumes": [
        "db_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data"
      ],
      "ports": [
        "5432:5432"
      ]
    },
    "redis": {
      "image": "redis:7-alpine",
      "restart": "always",
      "ports": [
        "6379:6379"
      ]
    }
  },
  "volumes": {
    "db_data": {
      "driver": "local"
    }
  }
}
Output Size: 0.9 KBValid JSON
Formatting:
JSON Indent:
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Client-Side Processing

Your server credentials, CI/CD secrets, and Kubernetes configs are converted locally in your browser. Zero telemetry or server transmission.

Zero cloud storage or leaks
DevOps

DevOps & CI/CD Native

Tested with Docker Compose files, Kubernetes multi-document YAMLs (`---`), GitHub Actions workflows, and OpenAPI schemas.

Docker · K8s · GitHub Actions · OpenAPI
Bi-Directional

Instant Two-Way Swap

Switch seamlessly between YAML to JSON and JSON to YAML with single-click direction swapping and customizable indent formatting.

YAML 1.2 · JSON · Minified · Formatted
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Built for developers working with configuration files

From DevOps pipelines to API schemas, the YAML ↔ JSON converter handles the formats your toolchain depends on.

Bidirectional Conversion

Switch between YAML → JSON and JSON → YAML with a single click. Handles complex nested objects, arrays, and anchor references.

Config Format Presets

Jump-start conversions with built-in samples for Docker Compose v3, Kubernetes Deployments, GitHub Actions workflows, and more.

YAML Anchor Support

Correctly resolves YAML anchors (`&`) and aliases (`*`) so your merged blocks and DRY config patterns expand cleanly.

Schema Validation

Detects malformed YAML syntax, duplicate keys, and invalid JSON structure in real time with inline error highlighting.

Multiple JSON Styles

Choose between compact (minified) JSON or 2-/4-space pretty-printed output with an optional YAML flow style toggle.

100% Client-Side Privacy

All parsing, conversion, and file downloads happen locally in JavaScript. Your configuration files never leave your device.

Frequently asked questions

What YAML features does the converter support?
The converter uses `js-yaml` under the hood and supports the full YAML 1.2 spec: anchors & aliases, multi-document streams, block and flow scalars, binary and timestamp types, and nested mappings and sequences.
Can I convert Docker Compose files to JSON?
Yes! Paste your `docker-compose.yml` content into the input panel and the tool outputs a valid JSON representation of your service definitions, volumes, and network configs in seconds.
Does it handle Kubernetes manifests?
Absolutely. Kubernetes manifests — Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, Ingress — are standard YAML and convert to JSON without any loss of structure, making it easy to feed into JSON-based APIs or Helm chart generators.
How does JSON → YAML conversion work?
The tool serializes your JSON object into idiomatic YAML using the `js-yaml` `dump()` function with configurable indent (2 or 4 spaces), flow level, and line-width settings for readable output.
Can I upload a file instead of pasting?
Yes — use the file upload button to open `.yml`, `.yaml`, or `.json` files directly from your device. The content appears in the editor automatically.

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