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INI to JSON

Convert INI configuration files to JSON and back with type inference.

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INI to JSON

An INI to JSON converter helps when you need to move between older configuration formats and modern structured data. You can paste INI content, inspect the JSON output, and also reverse the process by turning a JSON object back into an INI-style configuration file.

Why this conversion matters

INI files are still common in desktop applications, games, scripts, and legacy systems. JSON is often easier to validate, transform, and pass between APIs or internal tools. Converting between the two formats makes it easier to modernize configuration workflows without losing compatibility with older software.

What the tool handles

The converter reads common INI conventions such as sections, key-value pairs, and comments. It also performs light type inference so booleans and numbers do not stay trapped as plain strings unless that is required by the source format.

Because everything runs in the browser, you can safely test configuration conversions, inspect the resulting structure, and quickly move settings between formats without uploading files anywhere.