Convert JSON to YAML

Convert JSON to YAML lets you take any JSON input and turn it into clean, readable YAML instantly. It’s perfect for anyone working with configuration files, APIs, or structured content that needs to be more human-friendly. You can choose to pretty print the result, sort keys alphabetically, or strip out empty values to keep things lean. Everything updates live as you type or import a file.

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Supported file types: .json, .txt, .log, .csv, .tsv, .html, .md, .yaml, .yml
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Options
Pretty Output
Sort Keys Alphabetically
Strip Empty Values

How to Use:

  1. Paste your JSON into the Input JSON box or import a file.
  2. Configure your preferences in the Options panel:
    • Pretty Output adds indentation and line breaks to improve readability.
    • Sort Keys Alphabetically orders object keys from A to Z.
    • Strip Empty Values removes nulls and empty strings.
  3. The YAML Output updates instantly with a live preview.
  4. Use Copy Output to copy the YAML.
  5. Click Export to File to download your result.
  6. Use Clear All to reset the tool and start fresh.

What Convert JSON to YAML can do:

Convert JSON to YAML is great for switching between structured formats quickly. JSON can be hard to read when deeply nested or crowded with punctuation YAML fixes that. This tool lets you control exactly how that transformation happens. You can flatten out the noise, sort things for consistency, and make configs more legible. And because it runs entirely in your browser, it’s fast and secure.

Example:

Before:

{
  "name": "Alice",
  "age": 30,
  "city": "London",
  "skills": ["JS", "PHP"],
  "bio": ""
}

With all options on:

age: 30
city: London
name: Alice
skills:
  - JS
  - PHP

Common Use Cases:

Use Convert JSON to YAML when editing configuration files, working with deployment tools like Docker or Kubernetes, or migrating API payloads into documentation. It’s also useful for cleaning up exported JSON for human review or comparison.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Before converting, Prettify JSON makes the structure easier to follow and reduces the chance of mistakes. Then, if you want to flip it back later, Convert YAML to JSON gives you a smooth round-trip without losing the original layout.

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