Yes, the conversion happens entirely in your browser. No data is uploaded.

Input comments are parsed but typically stripped from the final YAML output to ensure validity.

INI to YAML Converter - Configuration File Transformer

Q: Does this tool handle Arrays/Lists?

Yes, it detects the 'key[] = value' syntax and converts it into YAML lists.

Q: What is Dot Notation Expansion?

It converts flat keys like 'db.host' into nested YAML objects for better structure.

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INI to YAML Converter

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Input INI

YAML Output

Parsing Options

Expand Dot Notation (a.b = val → nested)

Infer Types (true/false, numbers)

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About the INI to YAML Converter

The INI to YAML Converter is a specialized tool designed to modernize legacy configuration files. While INI files are simple and widely used (like in php.ini or Ansible inventory files), modern DevOps tools and cloud-native applications prefer YAML for its hierarchy and data types.

Converting flat INI structures to nested YAML can be tedious. Our tool automates this process. It intelligently detects sections ([database]) and converts them into YAML objects. It also features a powerful "Dot Notation Expansion" mode, which turns keys like server.database.host into a proper nested YAML structure, making your configuration cleaner and easier to manage.

How to Use the Tool

Paste your INI content into the "Input INI" editor on the left.
The tool will instantly generate the equivalent YAML code in the right panel.
Enable "Expand Dot Notation" to automatically un-flatten keys like app.settings.debug into nested objects.
Enable "Infer Types" to convert text values like "true", "false", or "123" into actual Booleans and Integers.
Click "Copy" or "Download" to use your new YAML file in your project.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tool handle Arrays/Lists?

Yes. Although standard INI doesn't explicitly support arrays, a common convention (especially in PHP) is using key[] = value. Our tool detects this syntax and correctly converts it into a YAML list (- value).

What is "Dot Notation Expansion"?

In many INI files, hierarchy is faked using dots, e.g., db.user = root. If you enable expansion, our tool converts this into a nested YAML object: db: { user: root }. If disabled, it keeps the key as a string: "db.user": "root".

Is my configuration data safe?

Yes. This tool processes everything locally in your web browser using JavaScript. No configuration data, API keys, or passwords are ever sent to our servers.

Can I use comments?

Yes, INI comments starting with ; or # are handled during parsing. However, due to the structural changes between INI and YAML, comments are generally stripped during the conversion process to ensure valid YAML syntax.