YAML to JSON Converter

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.

name: John Doe
age: 30
hobbies:
  - reading
  - coding
  - traveling
address:
  street: 123 Main St
  city: New York
  zip: 10001

About JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)

JSON is a lightweight data-interchange format that is easy for humans to read and write, and easy for machines to parse and generate. Despite its name suggesting a connection to JavaScript, JSON is language-independent and is used across many programming languages.

JSON is built on two structures: a collection of name/value pairs (similar to objects in various languages) and an ordered list of values (similar to arrays). Its simplicity and widespread support make it ideal for web APIs and data exchange.

{
  "name": "John Doe",
  "age": 30,
  "hobbies": ["reading", "coding", "traveling"],
  "address": {
    "street": "123 Main St",
    "city": "New York",
    "zip": 10001
  }
}

How to Use This Converter

1. Enter YAML Data: Paste or type your YAML data into the input text area, or upload a YAML file. Make sure to use proper YAML indentation and syntax.
2. Convert: Click the "Convert YAML to JSON" button to process your data.
3. View Result: The converted JSON 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 JSON file.
5. Need the reverse? Click "JSON to YAML" above to convert in the opposite direction.

Why Convert YAML to JSON?