YAML to CSV Converter

Quickly convert YAML into flat, well-formatted CSV with this instant converter. Whether you’re processing config data, restructuring lists, or transforming YAML for spreadsheets, this tool helps you flatten key-value data into rows and columns with minimal effort. Paste or upload YAML, adjust a couple of toggles, and download clean CSV instantly.

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Options
Include headers
Trim values

How to Use:

Paste your YAML into the left-hand input box, or upload a .yaml, .yml, or .txt file using the Choose File button. Then configure the output using the Options:

  • Include headers: When enabled, the first row will contain column names derived from keys in your YAML.
  • Trim values: Strips extra spaces from each value before it’s output to CSV.

The output appears on the right as you type or upload. Use Copy Output to copy the result, or click Export to File to download it. You can also hit Clear All to reset the tool.

What the YAML to CSV Converter Tool does:

The tool parses a YAML list of objects and flattens them into CSV format. Each top-level object becomes a row, and the keys from the object become column headers. It supports quoting, value trimming, and ensures consistent column order, even when objects have differing keys.

Example:

Input YAML:

- name: Alice
  age: 28
  city: Paris
- name: Bob
  age: 34
  city: Berlin

Output CSV:

name,age,city
Alice,28,Paris
Bob,34,Berlin

Common Use Cases:

Use this tool to export YAML content for spreadsheets, transform data for reporting tools, or convert human-friendly config into something databases and tabular apps can ingest. It’s especially handy when working with front-end data models, mock APIs, or no-code platforms. Paste, tweak, and export all in the browser.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re switching formats for compatibility, CSV to YAML Converter helps you round-trip the data cleanly. And when you need to prep YAML for other systems, YAML to JSON Converter gives you structured output that’s widely supported in APIs and config tools.

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