INI ↔ JSON Converter
Convert INI config files and JSON data to each other.
Category: Converters
When to use?
Use it to view and tidy legacy config files or per-environment INI data as JSON.
How to use
- Choose the direction.
- Enter INI or JSON.
- Copy the result.
Input Explanation
INI supports [section] and key=value forms. For JSON → INI, enter a top-level object.
Calculation Basis
It parses per-section key-values into objects, and serializes object values back into INI sections.
Usage Examples
- Tidy legacy config - Convert INI config into a JSON structure to inspect.
- Migrate config - Move old INI config to a JSON-based system.
- Check config values - Verify sections and keys are structured as intended via JSON.
Examples
- [app]\nname=Bling → {"app":{"name":"Bling"}}
- INI with sections like database, server → JSON with per-section objects
Cautions
- Malformed source data can cause parsing errors or broken output.
- Advanced INI syntax with comments (#, ;) or nested groups can lose structure when converting to standard JSON.
FAQ
Is nested INI supported?
It supports basic section and key=value structure.
How are sections converted?
An INI [section] becomes a JSON object of that name.
How are comments handled?
INI comments have no JSON equivalent and are excluded on conversion.
Are all values strings?
INI values are treated as strings by default; adjust numbers or booleans after converting.
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