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Convert between formats and units in your browser — data formats (JSON, YAML, XML, CSV, SQL), number bases (binary, hex, octal, decimal, ASCII), and physical units.

8 tools in this category · 100% free · No signup

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Why so many data format converters?

Every system speaks a different format. APIs prefer JSON. Config files use YAML. Legacy systems demand XML. Spreadsheets export CSV. Databases ingest SQL. Migrating data between any two of these is constant work for developers. These converters handle the most common transformations — paste in, get out, no signup, no upload. For complex multi-step pipelines, prefer a real ETL tool (Airbyte, Singer, custom scripts).

Number base conversion fundamentals

Binary (base 2), octal (base 8), decimal (base 10), and hexadecimal (base 16) are different ways to write the same number. Each hex digit equals four binary digits — that's why hex is the standard way to write memory addresses and color codes. Octal is mostly used in Unix file permissions (777, 644). ASCII codes convert characters to numbers — useful for debugging text encoding issues or constructing escape sequences in code.

Unit conversion sanity

Length, weight, and time conversions are linear: multiply by a constant. Temperature is the exception — Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin have different zero points, so conversion is affine (multiply, then add). The Unit Converter on this page handles both cases. For currency, use a real-time API — exchange rates change too fast for a static tool.

Frequently asked questions

Why doesn't JSON-to-XML preserve attributes?
JSON doesn't have a concept of attributes vs elements — everything is a key-value pair. Conversion to XML makes everything a child element. To preserve XML attributes, write the XML by hand or use a markup-aware library.
Can I convert between JSON and SQL?
We have CSV-to-SQL (INSERT statements) but not JSON-to-SQL directly. Convert JSON to CSV first, then CSV to SQL. For complex schemas, use a proper ORM migration tool.
How precise is the temperature converter?
Float precision — sufficient for everyday conversions. For scientific work, write the formula yourself with the exact precision your domain needs.