JSON to INI Converter

About JSON to INI Converter

Convert JSON data to INI (Initialization) configuration file format. Perfect for creating configuration files for applications, servers, and system settings.

Key Features

• Section Support: Automatically creates INI sections from nested JSON objects
• Dot Notation: Option to flatten nested objects with dot notation (e.g., database.host)
• Custom Section Names: Configure default section name for root-level properties
• Value Escaping: Properly escapes special characters in values
• Array Handling: Converts arrays to indexed properties or JSON strings
• Comments: Optional header comments with generation timestamp
• File Upload: Upload JSON files directly or paste data
• Instant Preview: Real-time conversion as you type

How to Use

1. Input JSON Data: Paste your JSON data or upload a .json file
2. Configure Options: Set section name, flattening, and comment preferences
3. Review Output: The INI output updates automatically
4. Copy or Download: Use the Copy or Download button to save your INI file

Example Conversion

JSON Input:

{
  "database": {
    "host": "localhost",
    "port": 5432,
    "username": "admin"
  },
  "server": {
    "host": "0.0.0.0",
    "port": 8080
  }
}

INI Output:

[database]
host = localhost
port = 5432
username = admin

[server]
host = 0.0.0.0
port = 8080

Common Use Cases

• Configuration Files: Create INI config files from JSON data
• Application Settings: Convert JSON settings to INI format
• Server Configuration: Generate server config files
• Legacy Systems: Convert modern JSON to legacy INI format
• System Administration: Create system configuration files

INI Format Features

• Sections: Nested objects become [section] headers
• Key-Value Pairs: Properties become key = value pairs
• Comments: Lines starting with ; are comments
• Escaping: Values with special characters are quoted
• Dot Notation: Optional flattening (e.g., database.host = localhost)

Conversion Rules

• Nested Objects: Top-level nested objects become sections
• Arrays: Converted to JSON strings or indexed properties
• Primitives: Placed in default section
• Null Values: Become empty values (key = )
• Special Characters: Automatically escaped in values

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your JSON data is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.