YAML to CSV converter
Convert YAML to CSV as you type. Nothing is uploaded, and the result can be previewed as a table, copied or downloaded.
Loading the converter… It runs locally in your browser.
How to convert YAML to CSV
- Paste your YAML into the input panel, drop a file onto it, or press “Open file”.
- Pick how arrays should be handled. Nested objects are flattened into dot-path columns automatically.
- Check the result: switch the output to “Table” view to see it as a grid.
- Press “Copy” or “Download .csv”. The conversion runs on your device, so large files never leave it.
About YAML
YAML 1.2: an indentation-based superset of JSON used for configuration files (Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, Docker Compose, OpenAPI).
About CSV
Comma-separated values: one record per line, fields split by a delimiter, and fields that contain the delimiter, quotes or line breaks wrapped in double quotes (RFC 4180).
How a JSON tree becomes table columns
A table is flat: every row has the same columns. JSON is a tree. To fit one into the other, each leaf value gets a column named after its path from the top of the record, joined with dots. Toggle the options and watch the header change.
{
"id": 7,
"name": "Mae Jemison",
"address": {
"city": "Houston",
"geo": {
"lat": 29.76
}
},
"missions": [
"STS-47",
"Endeavour"
]
}| Column | Value |
|---|---|
| id | 7 |
| name | Mae Jemison |
| address.city | Houston |
| address.geo.lat | 29.76 |
| missions.0 | STS-47 |
| missions.1 | Endeavour |
“Column per item” keeps every value searchable but widens the table when arrays are long. “Joined text” keeps one column and suits tags. “JSON text” is lossless, so you can parse it back later.
Why some CSV fields get quotes
A CSV field only needs double quotes when it contains the delimiter, a double quote or a line break. A quote inside a field is written twice ("Katherine ""Kay"" Johnson"). Our interactive CSV format guide lets you type a value and watch exactly which rule applies.
Questions people ask
Is my YAML data uploaded anywhere?
No. The YAML to CSV conversion runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript. The page works offline once it has loaded, and TableForge never receives your data.
How large a file can I convert?
The limit is your device's memory. Files of tens of megabytes (hundreds of thousands of rows) convert fine on a typical laptop. The preview shows the first 200 rows, but the download always contains every row.
How are nested YAML objects converted into columns?
Each value gets a column named after its path, joined with dots, for example address.city. Arrays can become one column per item (tags.0, tags.1), a single joined column (a; b), or JSON text. Records that lack a key simply leave that cell empty.
Can I convert CSV back to YAML?
Yes, use the CSV to YAML converter at tableforge.io/csv-to-yaml, or the universal converter on the home page.