Convert Properties to YAML

Convert Properties to YAML instantly transforms .properties files into structured YAML. Clean, sort, and export with a click.

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Supported file types: .properties, .txt, .env
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Options
Sort keys alphabetically
Trim whitespace from values
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste your .properties content into the input box or upload a .properties, .txt, or .env file
  • Each key-value pair (formatted as key=value) will convert into YAML
  • Toggle Sort keys alphabetically to output keys in sorted order
  • Toggle Trim whitespace from values to remove any leading or trailing spaces
  • Output updates live as you type or after toggling any options
  • Click Convert to manually reprocess the current input
  • Use Copy Output to copy the result to your clipboard
  • Use Export to File to download the YAML as a .yaml file
  • Enable Maximize output to expand the output box if needed
  • Click Clear All to reset everything including file, output, and toggles

What Convert Properties to YAML can do:

This tool takes flat key-value pairs like those used in .properties or .env files and turns them into readable YAML format. That means username=admin becomes username: admin, and so on. It skips blank lines and full-line comments automatically. You can also trim values and sort keys alphabetically for consistency. It’s great when migrating from legacy formats to modern YAML-based config systems. The conversion runs entirely in your browser and doesn’t touch any server your input stays local. The result is ready to paste into a YAML config, script, or deployment file.

Example:

Properties Input:

name=Alice
age=30
location=London

YAML Output:

name: Alice
age: 30
location: London

Common Use Cases:

Convert Properties to YAML is perfect when switching from Java .properties files to YAML-based formats used in tools like Spring Boot, Docker Compose, Ansible, or GitHub Actions. It also helps teams modernize old config files or unify them into one consistent format.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

After converting Properties to YAML, you might want to Validate YAML just to catch any formatting hiccups. And if the structure looks a bit flat, Visualize YAML Structure gives you a clear picture of how everything’s organized.

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