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Properties/YAML Converter

Convert between Java .properties files and YAML format for Spring Boot and other platforms.

Format Notes:
  • Properties: key=value or key:value format, dotted keys for nesting
  • YAML: Indentation-based hierarchy, human-readable
  • • Comments start with # in both formats

Properties vs YAML - Technical Details

Java .properties files use dotted keys (server.port=8080), while YAML uses indented hierarchy. YAML is more readable for complex configs but properties are simpler for flat configs.

Command-line Alternative

# Properties\nserver.port=8080\nserver.host=localhost\n\n# YAML equivalent\nserver:\n  port: 8080\n  host: localhost