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ENV File to JSON/YAML Converter – Free Online Tool

Paste .env content and convert to JSON or YAML. Parses key=value pairs, ignores comments, keeps order, and outputs copy-ready code.

No uploads. Everything runs locally in your browser.

Status

Example loaded. Click Convert to generate JSON/YAML.

.env content

Supports key=value lines, # comments, and empty lines.

Output format

Parsed keys: 6Output keys: 0

Converted output (JSON)

No output yet. Convert to see JSON/YAML.

What is this tool

The ENV File to JSON/YAML Converter parses .env key=value pairs, ignores comments, and outputs clean JSON or YAML so you can move environment config into code or config files quickly.

Use cases

Convert .env files to JSON for frontend config loading.
Create YAML config snippets from environment files.
Document environment variables in README or internal docs.
Quickly inspect and copy key/value pairs without manual parsing.
Share sanitized environment structures in tickets or PRs.

Popular ways to use this tool

Generate JSON for client-side injection from .env files.
Produce YAML for CI pipelines or Helm charts from env variables.
Normalize mixed env files before committing sanitized examples.
Prepare config snippets for infrastructure as code templates.
Export env keys to share with teammates securely (values kept as strings here).

How to use

Paste your .env content (key=value, comments supported).
Choose JSON or YAML format, then click Convert.
Review parsed keys, copy output, or switch format to regenerate.
Use Fill example or Clear to reset and run again.

Features

Parses key=value lines, ignores # comments and empty lines
Supports quoted values and preserves key order
Outputs JSON (pretty) or YAML with simple key: value
Copy output, format toggle, example fill, and clear/reset
Responsive two-column layout with summary badges

FAQ

How are values handled?

Values are kept as strings for safety. Quoted values are unwrapped; other values remain as provided.

Do you ignore comments and blanks?

Yes. Lines starting with # and empty lines are skipped before parsing.

Can I switch formats?

Yes. Toggle between JSON and YAML and click Convert to regenerate output.

Do you upload my .env file?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser.

Is this converter free?

Yes, it’s free and requires no sign-up.