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Convert CSV to YAML

Browser-only · Instant · Free

Paste CSV on the left, get YAML on the right.

Swap directionAll conversion runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Input · CSVValid
Output · YAML

All conversion runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

About this converter

Going from a CSV table (a database export, a spreadsheet) into a YAML config or test fixture usually means rewriting it by hand. This converter does it for you: the CSV is parsed per RFC 4180, the first row becomes the keys, and the result is emitted as a clean YAML sequence of mappings.

Features

  • RFC 4180-compliant CSV parsing
  • First row → YAML mapping keys
  • Auto-typed cells: numbers, booleans, `null`, strings
  • Idiomatic YAML output with 2-space indent
  • Browser-only, no upload

How to use

  1. Paste your CSV (with a header row) on the left.
  2. Read the YAML sequence on the right.
  3. Click Copy or Download to export the result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are numbers and booleans recognized?

Yes. Cells matching simple integer or float patterns become YAML numbers; `true`/`false`/`null` become YAML scalars; everything else stays as strings.

Will keys be quoted?

Only when they need to be (contain special characters or look like reserved words). Plain alphanumeric headers are emitted bare.

Can I round-trip CSV → YAML → CSV losslessly?

For flat tables of simple values, yes. Cells that contain commas, quotes, newlines or look-like-types are preserved exactly when round-tripped through this tool.

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