Kubernetes YAML to JSON Translator

While Kubernetes manifests are usually written in YAML, many automation scripts and security tools require JSON input. Our converter makes it simple to switch between these formats without losing any data structure.

Convert K8s Config

When to use this solution:

Use this when your CI/CD pipeline, security scanner, or policy engine (like OPA) requires a JSON version of your existing YAML deployment files.

Common Use Cases

Preparing manifests for OPA policiesGenerating JSON for Helm valuesDebugging complex deployment structuresConverting Service and Ingress configs

1Step-by-Step Guide

Paste your K8s YAML

Paste the content of your deployment.yaml or service.yaml into the left input area.

Convert to JSON

Click the 'YAML → JSON' button to generate the equivalent JSON structure.

Verify nested objects

Ensure that complex nested fields like 'spec' and 'template' are correctly represented in the JSON output.

Copy for your tool

Copy the JSON and use it in your script, scanner, or configuration manager.

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Convert K8s Config

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it support multiple YAML documents?

Currently, the tool works best with a single YAML document at a time. For files with multiple documents (separated by '---'), we recommend converting them individually.

Will comments be preserved?

JSON doesn't support comments, so any comments in your YAML will be stripped during the conversion to JSON.