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YAML ↔ JSON Converter

Convert YAML to JSON and JSON back to YAML.

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How to Use YAML ↔ JSON Converter

  1. Enter or paste your input in the text area above
  2. The tool will process your input automatically or click the action button
  3. Copy the result using the copy button

Frequently Asked Questions

What is YAML?

YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) is a human-readable data serialization format commonly used for configuration files, especially in DevOps and cloud environments.

When should I use YAML vs JSON?

YAML is preferred for configuration files due to better readability. JSON is better for data interchange and API responses due to universal support.

Which YAML compatibility mode is used?

Conversion uses the js-yaml YAML 1.1 compatibility schema so anchors, aliases, merge keys, explicit tags, and typed scalars work as shown in the sample. YAML 1.1 can interpret some plain scalars differently from YAML 1.2.

Sources & references

Primary references: YAML 1.2.2 Specification; YAML 1.1 Specification.

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