Data converters
INI to JSON
Convert an INI configuration file into JSON. Nothing you enter leaves your browser.
Your result will appear here.
What this tool does
About the INI to JSON
This converter transforms supported ini input into JSON. Review the supported scope below, especially when the target format cannot represent all source features.
It is useful when data needs to move between spreadsheets, APIs, configuration files, databases, or documentation without retyping records.
How to use it
- Paste INI in the input pane. Use the example button if you want to see the expected syntax.
- Review the input for the structure shown in the example. Then select “Convert to JSON.”
- Inspect the result for warnings or structural differences, then copy it into the destination system.
Practical example
Start with a known input
Try this sample input: [app] name=FormatCalc private=true Select “Convert to JSON” and compare the result with the source before using it elsewhere.
What to know about the result
- Numbers that cannot be represented safely are rejected. Keep large IDs and high-precision decimals in quotes.
- INI supports scalar values and one level of sections. Strings are quoted to preserve numeric-looking text. Arrays and deeper objects are rejected.
- JSON preserves nested objects, arrays, numbers, booleans, and null values, but it requires quoted property names and does not allow comments.
- Processing happens in this browser. Your entered text and selected files are not sent to FormatCalc for conversion.
Common questions
Using the INI to JSON
Is the INI to JSON free to use?
Yes. FormatCalc's INI to JSON is free to use with no account required.
Is my data private when I use the INI to JSON?
Yes. This tool processes your input locally in your browser. FormatCalc does not upload or store what you enter.
How do I use the INI to JSON?
Paste or type your input, select any available options, and choose Convert to JSON. You can then copy the result.
What should I check before using the result?
Numbers that cannot be represented safely are rejected. Keep large IDs and high-precision decimals in quotes. INI supports scalar values and one level of sections. Strings are quoted to preserve numeric-looking text. Arrays and deeper objects are rejected. JSON preserves nested objects, arrays, numbers, booleans, and null values, but it requires quoted property names and does not allow comments. Processing happens in this browser. Your entered text and selected files are not sent to FormatCalc for conversion.