Are comments supported?

Lines starting with ; or # are treated as comments and ignored.

Can sections be nested?

Yes, use dotted section names like [server.db] to represent nested objects.

Are booleans and numbers detected?

Yes, values like true, false, and numeric strings are automatically typed.

Is my data uploaded to a server?

No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using standard web APIs, so your input never leaves your device and nothing is logged or stored on our servers.

Does it work offline and on mobile?

Yes. Once the page has loaded it keeps working without a network connection, and the layout is responsive so it stays usable on phones and tablets.

INI to JSON Converter

Convert INI config files to JSON and back.

Support

Works Offline

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No API

INI Input

JSON Output

{
  "name": "Ada",
  "active": true,
  "server": {
    "host": "localhost",
    "port": 8080,
    "db": {
      "user": "admin",
      "password": "secret"
    }
  }
}

About the INI to JSON Converter

Parse classic INI configuration files with sections and dotted section paths into JSON, or serialize JSON back into INI format, all processed locally in your browser.

Examples

Simple INI

[server]
port = 8080

Output

{"server":{"port":8080}}

Keyboard shortcuts

Copy the main outputCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + C
Download the resultCtrl / ⌘ + S
Share this toolCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + S
Reset the inputsAlt + R
Open the tool search paletteCtrl / ⌘ + K

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Frequently asked questions

Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-08-09 · Runs entirely in your browser