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Convert JSON to YAML

File Extension	JSON
Full Name	JavaScript Object Notation Format

The .json file extension refers to JavaScript Object Notation File types also commonly referred to as JSON file types. Json files, when first introduced revolutionized the programming paradigm as earlier data exchange was only possible using serial input and output. Json provides an alternative approach to data access.

File Extension	YAML
Full Name	YAML Document

File with an .YAML extension contains different types of data stored in the YAML format, readable for a person and independent from any programming language. Data files in this format are usually stored with an .YML extension.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "JSON") to another (referred to as "YAML"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, JSON file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format JSON to format YAML becomes essential.

So, how can we perform JSON to YAML file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format JSON and transforming it into format YAML. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of JSON to YAML converters.

Conversion from JSON to YAML

JSON to YAML

JSON formatter

How to convert the JSON file to YAML?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of JSON to YAML. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the JSON file:

Please indicate on your computer the source file JSON, the format of which you are going to change
Load the JSON file to the application
Select the output format of the YAML file (the one that we want to achieve)
Select the location to save the output file YAML on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
Confirm conversion
Wait for a moment
Enjoy the converted YAML file that can be found in the location selected in step 4

Other conversions
from the JSON format:

I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.