TOML to YAML Converter

Convert TOML → YAML format in seconds.

About TOML (Tom's Obvious, Minimal Language)

TOML is a minimal configuration file format that's easy to read due to obvious semantics. TOML is designed to map unambiguously to a hash table and should be easy to parse into data structures in various languages.

TOML aims to be a minimal configuration file format that's easy to read and write. It's used by many popular tools and projects including Rust's Cargo, Python's Poetry, Hugo, and more. TOML supports comments, nested tables, and various data types including strings, integers, floats, booleans, dates, arrays, and inline tables.

Example:
title = "TOML Example"

[owner]
name = "Tom Preston-Werner"
organization = "GitHub"

[database]
server = "192.168.1.1"
ports = [ 8001, 8001, 8002 ]
connection_max = 5000
enabled = true

About YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language)

YAML is a human-readable data serialization standard that is commonly used for configuration files and in applications where data is being stored or transmitted. YAML's syntax is designed to be easily readable by humans while still being machine-parseable.

YAML uses indentation to represent nested structures and is often preferred over JSON for configuration files because of its clean, readable format. It supports comments, multi-line strings, and complex data types. YAML is widely used in DevOps tools like Kubernetes, Docker Compose, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.

Example (from above TOML):
title: TOML Example
owner:
  name: Tom Preston-Werner
  organization: GitHub
database:
  server: 192.168.1.1
  ports:
    - 8001
    - 8001
    - 8002
  connection_max: 5000
  enabled: true

How to Use This Converter

  1. Enter TOML Data: Paste or type your TOML data into the input text area, or upload a TOML file. Make sure your TOML is properly formatted with correct syntax.
  2. Convert: Click the "Convert TOML to YAML" button to process your data.
  3. View Result: The converted YAML data will appear in the output area.
  4. Copy or Download: Use the "Copy" button to copy the result to your clipboard, or "Download" to save it as a YAML file.
  5. Try the Example: Click "Load Example" to see how the converter works with sample data.

Why Convert TOML to YAML?

DevOps Integration

Convert TOML configs to YAML for use with Kubernetes, Docker Compose, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.

Ecosystem Compatibility

YAML is more widely supported across different tools and platforms in the DevOps ecosystem.

Migration Projects

Easily migrate configuration files when transitioning between different tools and frameworks.

TOML vs YAML Comparison

FeatureTOMLYAML
ReadabilityVery highVery high
Syntax StyleINI-like with sectionsIndentation-based
CommentsYes (#)Yes (#)
Date/Time TypesNative supportNative support
Primary Use CaseApp configurationDevOps & CI/CD
EcosystemCargo, Poetry, HugoKubernetes, Ansible, GitHub Actions

Common Use Cases

Configuration Migration

Convert TOML to YAML when:

  • Moving from Rust/Python projects to Kubernetes
  • Adapting configs for Docker Compose
  • Creating CI/CD pipeline configurations

Multi-Tool Workflows

Use this converter to:

  • Share configurations across different tools
  • Standardize on YAML for DevOps pipelines
  • Convert application configs to deployment configs

Key Benefits of YAML

  • Widely adopted: Industry standard for DevOps, cloud native, and infrastructure as code
  • Human-friendly: Clean indentation-based syntax that's easy to read and write
  • Powerful features: Supports anchors, aliases, and references for DRY configurations
  • Multi-document: Can contain multiple documents in a single file
  • Tool support: Excellent IDE support with validation, auto-completion, and formatting
  • Ecosystem: Native support in Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, and more