Extract Strings from YAML

Extract Strings from YAML quickly pulls all the string values from YAML input. Choose between all values or just quoted ones and get clean output fast.

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Supported file types: .txt, .yaml, .yml
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Options
Only quoted strings
Trim whitespace
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste your YAML input or import a .txt, .yaml, or .yml file
  • Toggle “Only quoted strings” to extract only values wrapped in quotes
  • Toggle “Trim whitespace” to remove spaces from the edges of each string
  • Click “Extract” to run the tool or let it update live
  • Use “Copy Output” or “Export to File” to save results
  • Enable “Maximize output” for a larger viewing area
  • Click “Clear All” to reset everything

What Extract Strings from YAML can do:

This tool goes through your YAML file and pulls out the values so you don’t have to scan manually. You can extract all kinds of data whether it’s quoted strings, plain values, or nested items. It works great for pulling translation strings, configuration values, or anything you might want to isolate. If you’re editing language files or scanning content for output, it’s a fast way to get what you need.

Example:

YAML Input:

name: Alice
age: 30
description: "Hello, this is a YAML file."
notes:
  - "This is one"
  - "Another string"

Output (with “Only quoted strings” ON):

Hello, this is a YAML file.
This is one
Another string

Common Use Cases:

Great for translators, developers, and content editors. You can quickly collect all user-facing strings from a YAML file without digging through nested fields or writing scripts. Just paste it, click, and go.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

After pulling out the strings, run Extract Numbers from YAML if you also need to separate out the digits. And if you’re reviewing the whole structure, Show YAML Statistics gives a quick breakdown of what’s inside.

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