What is YAML / INI Converter?
YAML and INI Converter targets straightforward settings used by servers, desktop applications, and developer tools. Root scalars become ordinary keys and one-level objects become sections; imported values remain strings so ports, versions, postal codes, leading-zero identifiers, and boolean-looking text are not guessed incorrectly. Common workflows include the following. Generate simple INI settings. Convert INI into reviewable YAML. Detect duplicate sections and excessive nesting. The page also documents input boundaries, output behavior, and practical cautions so you can review the result before putting it into an application, configuration, test, or production workflow.
When to use it
- Generate simple INI settings.
- Convert INI into reviewable YAML.
- Detect duplicate sections and excessive nesting.
How to use it
- Choose the YAML or INI direction.
- Confirm YAML contains root scalars and one object level.
- Check sections and keys for duplicates.
- Convert and inspect any reported line.
- Review string values against the destination program.
- Load one of the realistic examples first to verify the selected options and processing direction before replacing it with your own data.
Runnable examples
The “Example 1” and “Example 2” buttons load the matching inputs. They cover different structures, directions, or boundaries and can be run directly in the workspace.
Example 1
app: JSONLane
locale: en
server:
host: localhost
port: 8080Example 2
app=JSONLane
locale=en
[server]
host=localhost
port=8080Input rules
- YAML may contain root scalars and one object level.
- INI lines must be sections or key=value entries.
- Dangerous and duplicate names are rejected.
- Text input is counted before processing and is limited to 1,000,000 characters on this page; file modes apply the separate file limit shown in the workspace.
- Only root scalars and one section level are supported.
Output rules
- Root scalars become keys outside sections.
- INI imports remain strings.
- Comments and layout are not retained.
- Output reflects only the current input, direction, and options; rerun after changing a mode or value instead of treating an earlier result as current.
- Imported INI values remain strings.
Limitations and cautions
- Only root scalars and one section level are supported.
- Imported INI values remain strings.
- Application-specific INI dialects may escape values differently.
How your data is handled
All parsing, format conversion, Base64 work, and intermediate data remain in the current browser tab. JSONLane does not upload the input or retain it after refresh or close.