JSON to YAML Converter
Paste your JSON below to convert it to YAML format.
About JSON and YAML Conversion
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) and YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) are both human-readable data serialization formats. While JSON is stricter and often used for API communication, YAML is prized for its readability and is frequently used for configuration files.
Why Convert Between Them?
- Configuration: Many tools (like Docker Compose, Kubernetes, and GitHub Actions) use YAML for configuration. You might need to convert JSON data into a YAML format to use with these tools.
- Readability: Converting complex JSON to YAML can make it easier for humans to read and edit.
- API Interaction: You might have a YAML configuration that you need to send to an API that only accepts JSON.
How It Works
This converter uses a powerful library to parse the input format and remap its structure to the target format. It correctly handles nested objects, arrays, and various data types to provide an accurate and well-formatted result.