JSON to YAML Converter
Convert JSON to YAML and YAML to JSON instantly with our free online converter. Supports validation, formatting, and syntax highlighting. No registration required.
About JSON & YAML Conversion
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) and YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) are both popular data serialization formats. JSON is more compact and widely supported, while YAML is more human-readable and supports comments.
Key Differences
- Readability: YAML uses indentation and is more human-readable
- Size: JSON is typically more compact due to less whitespace
- Comments: YAML supports comments, JSON does not
- Data Types: YAML has more built-in data types than JSON
- Parsing: JSON parsing is generally faster and more widely supported
Common Use Cases
- Configuration Files: YAML for readability, JSON for APIs
- Data Exchange: Converting between different system formats
- Documentation: Making data structures more readable
- CI/CD Pipelines: Converting between different tool formats
- API Development: Testing and documentation purposes
Key Features
- Bidirectional: Convert JSON to YAML and YAML to JSON
- Validation: Automatic syntax validation for both formats
- Formatting: Proper indentation and structure preservation
- Statistics: Compare file sizes and structure complexity
- Error Handling: Clear error messages for invalid syntax
Format Guidelines
- JSON: Use double quotes, proper comma placement, no trailing commas
- YAML: Consistent indentation (spaces, not tabs), proper list syntax
- Data Types: Be aware of type conversion differences between formats
- Special Characters: Some YAML characters may need quoting in JSON
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