Env Variable to JSON
Transform flat .env configuration files into structured JSON objects. Ideal for mapping environment variables to application state or validating CI/CD secrets.
100% Private & Secure
This tool runs completely inside your browser using client-side WebAssembly and JS. Zero data is ever sent to our servers.
How to use this tool
- Paste the contents of your .env file into the left box.
- The tool will instantly parse each key-value pair, stripping comments and handling quotes.
- Verify the resulting JSON structure on the right.
- Copy the JSON output to use in your scripts or configuration managers.
Example Usage
DB_USER=admin DB_PASS='password123'
{
"DB_USER": "admin",
"DB_PASS": "password123"
}When to use this tool
- Mapping raw server environment variables to frontend configuration objects.
- Validating .env syntax before committing to vault or secret managers.
- Converting local development configs for use in JSON-based CI/CD pipelines like GitHub Actions.
- Simplifying the injection of secrets into Kubernetes ConfigMaps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tool handle comments?
Yes. Lines starting with `#` are automatically identified as comments and ignored during the conversion process.
How are quoted values handled?
The parser automatically detects and removes both single (') and double (") quotes from around values, following standard .env formatting rules.
What happens to empty lines?
Empty lines or lines containing only whitespace are skipped to ensure the resulting JSON is clean and valid.
Can it handle complex values with '=' signs?
Yes. The parser only splits on the first `=` found in a line, allowing values like connection strings or URLs to contain `=` characters without breaking the parse.
Is it safe for secrets and API keys?
Yes, 100%. All processing happens in your browser's memory. No network requests are made, so your secrets never touch our infrastructure.
Can I convert the JSON back to .env?
Currently, this tool is one-way (Env to JSON). We are working on a reverse converter for an upcoming release.