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Properties to YAML Converter

Convert Java .properties (e.g. Spring application.properties) into nested YAML, with escapes and continuation lines handled.

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Example

Input
server.port=8080
server.ssl.enabled=true
app.name=Demo
app.tags[0]=web
app.tags[1]=api
Output
server:
  port: 8080
  ssl:
    enabled: true
app:
  name: Demo
  tags:
    - web
    - api

How to use the Properties to YAML Converter

  1. Paste or type your Properties into the input area, or open a file from your device.
  2. Adjust the options above the editor if the tool offers any.
  3. Review the YAML result, then copy it or download it as a file.

Privacy and limitations

  • Your data is processed on your device and is not uploaded to any server.

Frequently asked questions

Which .properties syntax is supported?

The full java.util.Properties format: # and ! comments, =, : or space separators, backslash line continuations and \uXXXX escapes. Duplicate keys keep the last value.

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