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Text to JSON Converter

Convert various text formats to JSON with customizable parsing options

Key Facts

Category
Format Conversion
Input Types
textarea, select, text, checkbox
Output Type
json
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The Text to JSON Converter is a versatile utility designed to transform unstructured or semi-structured text data into clean, valid JSON format. Whether you are working with CSV files, key-value pairs, or custom delimited text, this tool provides precise control over parsing, structure, and formatting to streamline your data integration workflows.

When to Use

  • •Converting legacy data formats like CSV, TSV, or INI into modern JSON structures for web applications.
  • •Cleaning up raw text logs or key-value pairs into a standardized, machine-readable format.
  • •Preparing structured data for API payloads or configuration files by applying custom delimiters and nesting options.

How It Works

  • •Paste your raw text data into the input area and select the appropriate input format, or use auto-detection.
  • •Configure your parsing preferences, such as custom delimiters, whitespace trimming, and empty line handling.
  • •Choose your desired output structure, such as an array of objects or a nested object, and enable pretty-print for readability.
  • •Generate and copy your formatted JSON output instantly.

Use Cases

Transforming spreadsheet exports (CSV) into JSON arrays for frontend data binding.
Converting server configuration files (INI) into JSON for easier management in cloud environments.
Parsing raw log lines into structured JSON objects for easier analysis and filtering.

Examples

1. Converting CSV to JSON Array

Web Developer
Background
A developer has a list of users in a CSV file and needs to load them into a JavaScript application.
Problem
The raw CSV format is not compatible with the application's API, which requires a JSON array.
How to Use
Paste the CSV data, select 'CSV' as the input format, and choose 'Array of Objects' as the output structure.
Example Config
inputFormat: csv, outputType: array, prettyPrint: true
Outcome
The tool outputs a clean JSON array where each row is an object with keys derived from the CSV header.

2. Parsing Key-Value Pairs to JSON

System Administrator
Background
An admin has a list of environment variables in a key-value text file.
Problem
The configuration needs to be converted into a JSON object to be used in a containerized deployment.
How to Use
Paste the key-value pairs, select 'Key-Value Pairs' as the input format, and set the output structure to 'Object with Keys'.
Example Config
inputFormat: keyvalue, outputType: object, prettyPrint: true
Outcome
The tool generates a single JSON object where each key-value pair is mapped to a property, ready for deployment.

Try with Samples

json, text
Rich Media JSON Samples
JSON examples for popular rich text editors (TipTap, Quill, Slate)
title token json
json, text
Chat Transcript JSON Samples
JSON examples for multi-role chat transcripts
title token json
json, text
Text with Date Samples
Text containing various date formats for testing date extraction and parsing
title token text
text
Text Case Format Samples
Examples of different text case formats: camelCase, snake_case, kebab-case, PascalCase, and more
title token text
text

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FAQ

What input formats are supported?

The tool supports CSV, TSV, PSV, SSV, custom delimiters, JSON, key-value pairs, INI format, and line-based text.

Can I define my own delimiter?

Yes, select 'Custom Delimiter' from the input format options and enter your specific character or string in the delimiter field.

Does the tool handle whitespace automatically?

Yes, the 'Trim Whitespace' option is enabled by default to ensure your JSON keys and values are clean and free of unnecessary padding.

Can I output the data as a single nested object?

Yes, you can select 'Nested Structure' or 'Object with Keys' under the Output Structure settings to change how the data is mapped.

Is the output JSON minified or formatted?

You can toggle the 'Pretty Print JSON' option to switch between a compact, minified format and a human-readable, indented format.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/text-to-json

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
textInput textarea Yes -
inputFormat select Yes -
delimiter text No -
outputType select Yes -
rootKey text No -
arrayMode checkbox No -
trimValues checkbox No -
skipEmptyLines checkbox No -
prettyPrint checkbox No -
includeStats checkbox No -

Response Format

{
  "key": {...},
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
JSON Data: JSON Data

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-text-to-json": {
      "name": "text-to-json",
      "description": "Convert various text formats to JSON with customizable parsing options",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=text-to-json",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

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