Why convert YAML to JSON?
- Machine-ready. JSON is the standard for APIs, browsers, and most libraries.
- Strict parsing. Get a clean, validated JSON object out of a YAML config.
- Bidirectional. Round-trip back to YAML anytime from the target menu.
How it works
- Use the converter. Go to the Formatly YAML to JSON converter page. No registration is required.
- Upload your YAML file. Drag and drop your YAML document into the uploader, or browse from your device.
- Convert to JSON. Select JSON as the target format and click the Convert button.
- Download the JSON file. Click the Download button to save the converted JSON document.
Good for
- Feeding a YAML config to an API or JavaScript app.
- Validating and standardizing config as JSON.
- Importing YAML data into a JSON-only tool.
FAQ
How does the converter handle hierarchical nesting? The engine maps the structured hierarchy of your YAML directly into standard JSON objects and arrays, matching standard JSON data specifications.
Can I convert JSON back to YAML? Yes, we support bidirectional data conversion. You can convert your configurations in either direction easily using the target format menu.
Is my configuration kept private? Absolutely. Formatly operates on secure cloud servers. All files are automatically deleted after exactly 1 hour. No signups or data tracking are active.
Related
- JSON → YAML → go the other way
- CSV → JSON → convert a CSV instead
- XML → JSON → convert XML instead
- All supported formats →