JSON ↔ YAML
Free online tool · runs in your browser
Switch between JSON and YAML formats.
Quick tutorial
- 1Paste JSON or YAML.
- 2Choose conversion direction.
- 3Click Convert.
Free online json ↔ yaml
Switch between JSON and YAML in either direction. Paste JSON to get YAML, or YAML to get JSON, with parse errors shown clearly. Useful for Kubernetes manifests, CI config, and app settings. YAML anchors and custom tags may not round-trip perfectly; standard mappings and lists convert cleanly. Nothing is uploaded.
How to use JSON ↔ YAML
- Paste JSON or YAML.
- Choose conversion direction.
- Click Convert.
Limitations
- YAML anchors and custom tags may not round-trip perfectly.
Example
Input
{"hello":"world"}Output
hello: world
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I convert YAML to JSON as well?
Yes. Choose the conversion direction — JSON → YAML or YAML → JSON.
Is YAML the same as YML?
Yes. .yml and .yaml are the same format. This converter handles both.
Is my data sent anywhere?
No. Conversion is 100% client-side.
Is JSON ↔ YAML free to use?
Yes. JSON ↔ YAML on ShadowReference is free, with no account, no watermarks, and no server-side processing.
Does this tool send my data to a server?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your input never leaves your device.