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

Input JSON Data: Paste your JSON data or upload a .json file
Configure Options: Set section name, flattening, and comment preferences
Review Output: The INI output updates automatically
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.

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