JSON to YAML Converter

What is Json to Yaml Converter?

JSON to YAML Converter transforms data from JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) into YAML (Yet Another Markup Language). YAML is a human-friendly, indentation-based format commonly used for configuration files, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and infrastructure definitions. Converting JSON to YAML improves readability by removing braces and commas, relying instead on consistent indentation and list markers.

Use this converter to quickly generate clean YAML from existing JSON samples, API responses, or configuration templates. It preserves structure across nested objects and arrays, and formats scalar values such as strings, numbers, booleans, and nulls in a straightforward way.

JSON to YAML Conversion Examples

Below are examples of JSON to YAML conversion. Each example showcases how the converter transforms JSON data into YAML format, maintaining the original structure and data types.

{
  "service": {
    "name": "example",
    "port": 8080,
    "enabled": true
  },
  "hosts": ["us-east", "eu-west"],
  "retries": 3,
  "timeout": null
}

service:
  name: "example"
  port: 8080
  enabled: true
hosts:
  - "us-east"
  - "eu-west"
retries: 3
timeout: null

How to use Json to Yaml Tool?

1. Paste valid JSON into the Input json textarea.
2. The tool automatically converts it to YAML in the Output yaml area.
3. Use Copy to place the YAML on your clipboard.
4. Choose Download to save the result as a .yaml file.
5. Click Reset to clear inputs and remove saved values.