Yes, the conversion is done entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server.

YAML to INI Converter - Configuration File Translator

Q: How does this tool handle nested YAML?

It uses dot notation to flatten nested keys within sections (e.g., database.host = localhost).

Q: Can it handle Lists/Arrays?

Yes, it converts lists using the 'key[] = value' syntax, creating multiple lines for the same key.

Q: Why convert YAML to INI?

Many systems like Ansible, Systemd, and PHP applications require INI format configurations.

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YAML to INI Converter

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Input YAML

INI Output

Conversion Settings

Quote Strings (e.g. "value")

Nested keys are automatically flattened (e.g., db.user=admin).

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About the YAML to INI Converter

Our YAML to INI Converter is a powerful tool for developers and system administrators who need to translate configuration files. While YAML is popular for its hierarchy and readability, many legacy systems and frameworks (like Python's configparser, PHP, and Ansible inventory files) still rely on the flat structure of INI files.

Converting complex, nested YAML structures to INI can be tricky because INI files don't support deep nesting natively. Our tool automatically handles this by using "Sections" for top-level objects and "Dot Notation" (e.g., server.database.host = localhost) for deeper keys, ensuring no data is lost during conversion.

How to Use the Tool

Paste your YAML content into the "Input YAML" editor on the left.
The tool will automatically convert it to INI format in the right panel.
Top-level keys that contain other keys will become [Sections].
Top-level keys that are simple values (strings, numbers) will appear at the top as global keys.
Nested keys inside sections will be flattened (e.g., key.subkey).
Click "Copy" to grab the result or "Download" to save it as a .ini file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this tool handle nested YAML?

INI files are inherently flat (Section -> Key -> Value). To support YAML's nesting, our tool uses dot notation. For example, a YAML structure like database: { credentials: { user: "admin" } } becomes [database] followed by credentials.user = admin.

Can it handle Lists/Arrays?

Standard INI files do not officially support arrays. However, this tool uses the PHP convention of adding empty brackets (key[] = value) for list items, which is widely understood by many parsers. You will see multiple lines for the same key.

Is my data secure?

Yes, completely. This conversion happens 100% in your web browser using JavaScript. Your configuration files—which might contain sensitive API keys or passwords—are never uploaded to our servers.

Why convert YAML to INI?

While YAML is modern, many tools like Ansible (inventory files), Systemd, PHP applications, and Python's `configparser` library specifically require INI files. This tool bridges the gap between modern DevOps practices and these systems.