JSON to YAML Converter

Convert between JSON and YAML both ways, entirely client-side.

Frequently asked questions

What is YAML used for?

YAML is a human-friendly data format widely used for configuration — Kubernetes, Docker Compose, CI pipelines and many app configs. It maps cleanly to the same structures as JSON.

Is YAML a superset of JSON?

Effectively yes — any valid JSON is also valid YAML, so converting JSON to YAML always works. Going the other way, YAML features like comments are dropped because JSON cannot represent them.

Why did my YAML fail to convert?

Usually indentation: YAML uses spaces (never tabs) and consistent nesting. The error message points to the line where parsing stopped so you can fix the structure.

Are comments preserved?

No. JSON has no concept of comments, so any YAML comments are lost when converting to JSON and cannot be recreated converting back.

Does the data leave my browser?

No. Both directions are processed locally with a bundled parser, so your configuration never touches a server.