JSON to YAML Converter - Convert JSON to YAML Online

Our free online converter allows you to easily convert JSON files and data to equivalent .yml (YAML) format.

YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) is a data serialization format designed to be human-friendly and work well with modern programming languages. Our converter transforms JSON into portable YAML.

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Why Convert?

Here are some common reasons:

• Use existing JSON with systems that support YAML
• Take advantage of YAML's readable formatting for data
• Simplify complex JSON by converting to YAML's indented structure
• Modify configuration data originally in JSON in YAML format
• Output YAML data to stream over the web and APIs vs JSON
• Leverage YAML's comments and aliases for self-documentation

Overall, it enables YAML's benefits for data portability.

How Our JSON to YAML Converter Works

Using our json yml converter online tool is straightforward:

1. Paste or upload your input data
2. Click the "Convert" button to transform
3. The equivalent YAML will be generated
4. Copy/Download the converted data if needed

The tool automatically handles mapping JSON types and structures to appropriate YAML formatting. Give it a try!

Example JSON to YML Conversion

Given this sample JSON data:

{
  "name": "John",
  "age": 30,
  "skills": [
    "Coding",
    "Math"
  ]
}
    

The converted output would be:

name: John
age: 30
skills:
- Coding
- Math
    

Uses for Converted YAML Data

The YAML converted from JSON can be used:

• As a human-friendly configuration format
• For transmitting less verbose data over APIs
• Storing document-oriented data in databases
• Outputting YAML streams for web services
• Passing data between systems supporting YAML
• Taking advantage of YAML comments and aliases

There are many applications once JSON has been converted to YAML!