Data Converter

Convert JSON, CSV, XML, YAML, and TOML between any format instantly in your browser.

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How to use Data Converter

Working with data across different formats is one of those everyday frustrations that adds up fast. You get a CSV from a client, but your API expects JSON. You're parsing XML from a third-party service and need YAML for your config file. Each conversion used to mean installing a library, writing a script, or uploading your data to some unknown server. Diztool's Data Converter works entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device — no upload, no server, no account needed. How to use it: Start by choosing your input format from the left dropdown — JSON, CSV, XML, YAML, or TOML. Then paste your data into the input box. The converter validates input as you type, so you'll instantly see if something's malformed. Pick your output format from the right dropdown and click Convert. The result appears immediately, ready to copy. Tips for cleaner conversions: When converting CSV to JSON, make sure your first row contains headers — those become the JSON keys. Empty cells become null values, which is usually what you want for downstream APIs. For JSON to CSV, nested objects get flattened. A field like {"address": {"city": "Delhi"}} becomes address.city in the CSV. If your JSON is deeply nested, flatten it manually first. XML to JSON is useful when consuming RSS feeds, SOAP responses, or legacy data. Attributes are preserved as @attr keys. When converting in the other direction, JSON arrays map to repeated XML elements. YAML to JSON is common when moving configuration values into API calls. JSON to YAML is often needed for Kubernetes manifests, Docker Compose files, or GitHub Actions workflows. Common use cases: API development — Test payloads by quickly converting between JSON and CSV to check your data shape before a real call. Data analysis — Get a JSON API response into CSV so you can open it in Excel or Google Sheets without writing any code. Config files — Convert between YAML and JSON for Docker, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud infrastructure configs. Data migration — Transform a database export into the exact format your import tool expects, without writing a script. The converter handles pretty-printed and minified JSON equally. For CSV, comma, semicolon, and tab delimiters are auto-detected. YAML supports multi-document files separated by ---. All processing happens in your browser using JavaScript — no backend, no logs, no third-party access to your data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the converter handle CSV files with semicolons or tabs instead of commas?

Yes, the delimiter is auto-detected from the first row. Semicolons, tabs, and pipes are all recognized without any manual setting. Just paste your CSV and the tool figures it out. This covers European-format CSVs (semicolon-separated) and TSV files from spreadsheet exports.

What happens to nested JSON objects when converting to CSV?

Nested objects are flattened using dot notation. For example, {"user": {"name": "Alice"}} becomes a column named user.name in the output CSV. If your structure is more than two levels deep, consider simplifying the JSON first — deeply nested data creates many columns and can be hard to work with in spreadsheets.

Can I convert YAML to JSON and JSON to YAML?

Both directions are supported. YAML to JSON is useful for moving config values into API requests or code. JSON to YAML is common for Kubernetes manifests, Docker Compose files, and GitHub Actions configs. Multi-document YAML files separated by --- are also handled correctly.

Is my data uploaded to any server during conversion?

No — everything runs locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your data never leaves your device. This makes the tool safe for sensitive inputs like database exports, API responses containing private data, or any file you would not want passing through a third-party server.

Is there a file size or character limit?

There is no enforced limit, but very large inputs (several MB of text) may slow your browser since processing happens on your device. For most real-world use cases — API payloads, config files, data exports — the tool handles the conversion instantly without any noticeable lag.

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