Tool category

Data & Format tools

Work with structured data faster: format JSON, convert between formats, validate schemas, compare payloads, and inspect serialized data.

Tools
20

Featured tools

Good starting points in this category.

Common use cases

Typical tasks this Data & Format category helps with.

Debug API payloads

Format, compare, query, and validate JSON or XML responses before using them in code.

Move data between formats

Convert structured data between JSON, YAML, CSV, SQL, and binary-friendly formats.

Design typed contracts

Generate schemas or TypeScript types from examples to document data shapes.

Recommended guides

Use these workflow guides with the Data & Format tools when a task needs context beyond a quick result.

Tool groups

Browse tools by the kind of task they solve.

How to use these tools together

A practical workflow for the Data & Format category.

  1. 1

    Start with inspection

    Paste or enter the raw value first and use the category tools to understand its structure, format, status, or constraints.

  2. 2

    Normalize the input

    Format, decode, clean, sort, or validate the input before copying the result into code, configuration, documentation, or a ticket.

  3. 3

    Cross-check with related tools

    Move between related tools when a task spans more than one concern, such as URL tracking plus redirects, JSON formatting plus schema validation, or DNS plus SSL.

  4. 4

    Copy only reviewed output

    Treat generated output as a draft. Review edge cases, environment-specific values, and any security-sensitive data before using it.

What to check before using the result

Use these checks to avoid copying a result that is technically valid but wrong for the context.

Input assumptions

Confirm the pasted input is complete and belongs to the environment you are debugging, not a truncated log or stale example.

Production safety

Do not paste secrets, private keys, tokens, or sensitive customer data unless the tool explicitly runs locally and the context is safe.

Format compatibility

Check that the final format matches the system that will consume it, including casing, delimiters, encoding, locale, and line endings.

Follow-up validation

When the result affects SEO, security, networking, or API contracts, validate it again in the target system after copying.

All Data & Format tools

Browse every tool currently available in this category.

All tools
JSON Formatter
Format and minify JSON instantly.
JSON ↔ YAML Converter
Convert JSON to YAML and YAML to JSON instantly.
SQL Formatter
Format, minify, and normalize SQL queries instantly in your browser.
JSON ↔ CSV Converter
Convert JSON to CSV and CSV to JSON instantly in your browser.
JSON Diff Tool
Compare two JSON objects instantly in your browser.
XML Formatter / Validator
Format, minify, and validate XML instantly in your browser.
JSON Lines Viewer / NDJSON Viewer
View NDJSON as a table and convert it to a JSON array.
YAML Validator / YAML Formatter
Validate, format, and minify YAML instantly in your browser.
TOML Validator / Formatter
Validate TOML syntax, format TOML files, and convert TOML to JSON.
INI / ENV Parser
Parse INI and .env configuration files into structured JSON.
Properties / .properties Parser
Parse Java .properties files into structured JSON.
JSON Schema Validator / Generator
Generate JSON Schema from JSON and validate JSON against schema.
OpenAPI / Swagger Validator & Explorer
Validate OpenAPI YAML or JSON and explore endpoints, schemas, servers, security, and responses.
GraphQL Formatter / Validator
Format GraphQL queries, mutations, fragments, and schema SDL, validate syntax, and inspect document structure.
JSONPath Tester
Run JSONPath expressions against JSON and inspect matching values and paths.
JSON Escape / Unescape
Escape text for JSON strings and unescape JSON string sequences.
JSON to TypeScript Interface Generator
Generate TypeScript interfaces or type aliases from JSON examples.
MessagePack ↔ JSON Converter / Viewer
Convert JSON to MessagePack and decode MessagePack to JSON.
CBOR ↔ JSON Converter / Viewer
Convert JSON to CBOR and decode CBOR to JSON.
BSON ↔ JSON Converter / Viewer
Convert JSON to BSON and decode BSON to JSON.

Data & Format FAQ

Are these Data & Format tools free to use?

Yes. The tools in this category are available directly in the browser without requiring an account.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Open the relevant tool, paste or enter your data, and copy the reviewed result.

How should I choose the right tool in this category?

Start from the task: inspect, format, validate, generate, compare, or convert. The featured tools and groups on this page are organized around those workflows.

Can I use these tools for production work?

Yes, but review outputs before applying them to production systems, especially for security, DNS, SEO, API, and configuration changes.

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