OpenAPI & Swagger
YAML ↔ JSON Converter

Convert OpenAPI and Swagger API specifications between YAML and JSON formats instantly. Free, fast, and secure browser-based tool supporting OpenAPI 3.0, OpenAPI 3.1, and Swagger 2.0.

YAML to JSON

Convert your OpenAPI YAML specifications to JSON format. Perfect for tools that require JSON input or when you need a more compact format.

  • Paste YAML, upload files, or load from URL
  • Instant conversion with syntax validation
  • Copy to clipboard or download as .json
Convert YAML to JSON

JSON to YAML

Convert your OpenAPI JSON specifications to YAML format. Ideal for better readability, clearer diffs in version control, and easier editing.

  • Paste JSON, upload files, or load from URL
  • Instant conversion with syntax validation
  • Copy to clipboard or download as .yaml
Convert JSON to YAML

Why Use Our OpenAPI Converter?

🔒 100% Private & Secure

All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your API specifications never leave your device—no uploads, no tracking, no data collection.

⚡ Lightning Fast

Instant conversion with real-time syntax validation. No waiting for server processing—see results immediately as you paste or load your files.

✅ Full Standard Support

Supports OpenAPI 3.1, OpenAPI 3.0, and Swagger 2.0 specifications. Compatible with all major API documentation and gateway tools.

📁 Multiple Input Options

Paste content directly, upload local files (.yaml, .yml, .json), or fetch specifications from any URL. Flexible input for any workflow.

💾 Easy Export

Copy converted output to clipboard with one click or download as properly formatted .json or .yaml files. Ready to use in your projects.

💯 Always Free

No registration, no limits, no hidden costs. Use the converter as many times as you need for personal or commercial projects.

Perfect for Every API Workflow

🔄 API Development & Documentation

Convert specifications to match the format required by Swagger UI, Redoc, Postman, Stoplight, or any other API documentation tool.

🚀 CI/CD & Automation Pipelines

Prepare OpenAPI specs for deployment pipelines, API gateways (Kong, AWS API Gateway, Azure), or automated testing frameworks that require specific formats.

📝 Version Control & Collaboration

Convert to YAML for cleaner Git diffs and better code reviews, or to JSON for compact storage and faster parsing in production environments.

🧪 Testing & Validation

Convert specs for API testing tools, schema validators, mock servers, and contract testing frameworks that work with specific formats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OpenAPI and why would I need to convert it?

OpenAPI (formerly Swagger) is a standard specification format for describing REST APIs. Different tools and workflows prefer either YAML (more readable, better for editing) or JSON (more compact, faster to parse). Our converter lets you switch between formats instantly.

Is this converter really free?

Yes! This OpenAPI converter is completely free with no limitations. No registration required, no file size limits, no usage caps. Convert as many specifications as you need.

Are my API specifications secure?

Absolutely. All conversion happens in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your files never leave your computer—no uploads to any server, no network requests, no data storage. Your API specifications remain completely private.

Which OpenAPI/Swagger versions are supported?

The converter fully supports OpenAPI 3.1, OpenAPI 3.0, and Swagger 2.0 (OpenAPI 2.0) specifications. It works with any valid YAML or JSON OpenAPI document.

Can I convert large OpenAPI files?

Yes. Since processing happens locally in your browser, there are no server-side file size limits. The converter handles large, complex API specifications efficiently.

What if my YAML or JSON has syntax errors?

The converter includes built-in syntax validation. If your input contains errors, you'll see a helpful error message indicating what needs to be fixed before conversion can complete.

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