YAML to JSON

Parse YAML and emit pretty-printed JSON.

Paste YAML to convert it to JSON for APIs, tools, or storage that expect JSON.

YAML input
JSON output

Related tools

How it works

YAML is parsed into a data structure, then written as indented JSON.

Parse errors from invalid YAML are shown clearly.

YAML notes

YAML supports features JSON does not; conversion may simplify or drop some constructs.

Privacy

Parsing and conversion stay on your device.

Common questions

Multiple documents?
Paste one YAML document at a time for predictable results.
JSON to YAML?
Use the JSON to YAML tool.
Tabs vs spaces?
Standard YAML indentation rules apply.
Validate JSON output?
Successful conversion produces valid JSON automatically.