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Properties to YAML
Convert Java .properties key=value lines into flat YAML, converting dots in property names to underscores — not into nested YAML structure.
How to Use Properties to YAML
- 1Paste your .properties key=value lines
- 2The flat YAML output is generated automatically
- 3Copy the result
Frequently Asked Questions
No — despite Java properties conventionally using dots to imply hierarchy, this tool keeps the output flat: the dot in the key itself is replaced with an underscore (app_name: MyApp), rather than building nested YAML objects.
Yes — lines starting with # or ! are ignored, matching standard Java properties comment conventions.
No — the conversion happens entirely in your browser.
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