YAML To CSV

What is a YAML to CSV Converter?

YAML (YAML Ain’t Markup Language) is a human-readable format often used in configuration files. However, for spreadsheet processing or data analytics, CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is far more practical.

This converter extracts data from YAML and formats it into plain tabular CSV for use in Excel, databases, or APIs.

How It Works

1. Upload or paste your YAML data into the input box.

2. Click Convert to CSV.

3. Instantly get a preview of your CSV data.

4. Use Copy or Download CSV to use it elsewhere.

Examples

Example 1: Simple People Data

YAML input:

- name: Alice
  age: 30
  city: Paris
- name: Bob
  age: 25
  city: Berlin

CSV output:

name,age,city
Alice,30,Paris
Bob,25,Berlin

Example 2: Products Inventory

YAML input:

- id: 101
  product: "Laptop"
  price: 799.99
  in_stock: true
- id: 102
  product: "Mouse"
  price: 19.99
  in_stock: false

CSV output:

id,product,price,in_stock
101,Laptop,799.99,true
102,Mouse,19.99,false

Example 3: Task List

YAML input:

- task: Write Docs
  completed: false
  due: 2024-08-01
- task: Launch API
  completed: true
  due: 2024-07-15

CSV output:

task,completed,due
Write Docs,false,2024-08-01
Launch API,true,2024-07-15

Pro Tips

• Make sure each YAML item is structured as a list of flat key-value pairs for best results.

• Boolean values like true or false will be retained as-is.

• Use the YAML to XML converter first if your data requires nesting and needs to be flattened further.

• Ideal for DevOps and configuration file auditing, especially when paired with XML to CSV.

Use Cases

• Exporting API config files to CSV for Excel import.

• Flattening YAML logs or schema definitions for data reporting.

• Sharing structured YAML data with non-technical stakeholders in tabular format.