How do I convert YAML to JSON?

Paste YAML into the YAML-JSON Converter and it instantly produces the equivalent JSON. Comments are stripped (JSON doesn't support them), and YAML-specific features like anchors are expanded inline.

Are YAML and JSON interchangeable?

They represent the same data structures, so the data content is interchangeable. However, YAML supports features JSON doesn't (comments, anchors, multi-line strings, dates), so some YAML features are lost in conversion.

Why convert between YAML and JSON?

YAML is easier for humans to read and edit (configuration files). JSON is better for machine processing and API communication. Converting lets you use the right format for each context.

How to Convert YAML to JSON (and JSON to YAML)

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