JSON to Textile Converter

About JSON to Textile Converter

Convert JSON data to Textile markup format, a lightweight markup language used for formatting text. Supports tables, lists, and definition lists with proper Textile syntax.

Key Features

• Table Generation: Converts JSON arrays to Textile tables with headers
• Definition Lists: Converts JSON objects to Textile definition lists
• Nested Data: Handles nested objects and arrays with proper formatting
• Table Alignment: Choose between left, center, and right alignment
• Custom Indentation: Configure indent size for nested structures
• Type Preservation: Maintains data types (booleans, numbers, strings)
• File Upload: Upload JSON files directly or paste data

How to Use

1. Input JSON Data: Paste your JSON or upload a .json file
2. Configure Options: Set table header, alignment, and indent preferences
3. Review Output: The Textile markup updates automatically
4. Copy or Download: Use the Copy or Download button to save your .textile file
5. Use in Textile: Paste the markup into any Textile-compatible editor

Example Conversion

JSON Input:

[
  {
    "product": "Laptop",
    "price": 1299.99,
    "inStock": true
  },
  {
    "product": "Mouse",
    "price": 29.99,
    "inStock": true
  }
]

Textile Output:

h2. Data Table

|_. product |_. price |_. inStock |
| Laptop | 1299.99 | *true* |
| Mouse | 29.99 | *true* |

p(meta). _Total records: 2_

Textile Syntax Elements

• Headers: h2. for level 2 headings, h3. for level 3, etc.
• Bold: *text* for bold text
• Italic: _text_ for italic text
• Code: @code@ for inline code
• Tables: |_. Header | for table headers, | Cell | for cells
• Lists: * for unordered lists, # for ordered lists
• Definition Lists: - Term := Definition
• Block Code: bc. for code blocks

Table Alignment Options

• Default (Left): |_. Header | - Left-aligned headers
• Centered: |=. Header | - Center-aligned headers
• Right: |>. Header | - Right-aligned headers

Common Use Cases

• Documentation: Create formatted documentation from JSON data
• Forums: Post structured data in Textile-compatible forums
• Content Management: Import JSON data into Textile-based CMS
• Data Presentation: Format API responses for readable display
• Report Generation: Create formatted reports from JSON data

Data Type Handling

• Strings: Plain text with escaped special characters
• Numbers: Displayed as-is without quotes
• Booleans: Displayed in bold (*true* or *false*)
• Null: Displayed as _null_ in italic
• Arrays: Converted to bulleted lists
• Objects: Converted to definition lists or nested structures

Best Practices

• Consistent Data: Ensure all JSON objects have the same structure for tables
• Choose Alignment: Select appropriate table alignment for your content
• Test Output: Preview in a Textile renderer to verify formatting
• Handle Special Characters: The tool automatically escapes Textile special characters
• Nested Data: Use appropriate indent size for readability

Privacy & Security

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