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How do I convert YAML to JSON?

Short answer

Paste the YAML into a browser-based converter and it outputs the equivalent JSON instantly, with conversion back the other way just as easy. It runs entirely on your device, which matters because YAML files are usually configs that contain hostnames, keys and other things you should not paste into a random website.

Two formats, one data model

YAML and JSON describe the same kinds of data: maps, lists, strings, numbers and booleans. YAML 1.2 was even designed so that valid JSON is also valid YAML. That makes conversion lossless in the common cases, and it is often the quickest way to sanity-check a YAML file, because a strict JSON view makes structure and typing mistakes obvious.

Config files deserve local processing

YAML is the language of Kubernetes manifests, CI pipelines and docker-compose files, which routinely include internal service names, environment settings and sometimes credentials. A client-side converter parses the YAML in your browser and never transmits it, so debugging a production config does not mean leaking it.

Step by step

  1. Paste your YAML. Paste the YAML document into the converter.
  2. Convert in the browser. The tool parses it locally and shows the equivalent JSON.
  3. Copy the JSON. Copy the JSON output, or use the reverse tool to go from JSON back to YAML.

Frequently asked questions

Is my config uploaded?

No. Parsing and conversion happen entirely in your browser.

Can I convert JSON back to YAML?

Yes. A matching JSON to YAML tool does the reverse conversion the same local way.

Will the conversion lose data?

For the standard data types, maps, lists, strings, numbers and booleans, the conversion is lossless. YAML-only features like comments and anchors do not exist in JSON.

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