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MD Table to YAML converter

Convert MD Table to YAML free, right in your browser. Paste your MD Table input below and press Convert. You get clean block-style YAML that any YAML parser can read. No sign-up, and nothing is ever uploaded.

MD Table input

Paste your MD Table below, then press Convert.

MD Table input

Runs 100% in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

YAML output

Waiting for input.

How the conversion works

Paste your MD Table on the left and press Convert. The tool first parses the MD Table (reading the header row, the --- separator and each data row, honoring \| escapes) into an internal table of rows and columns, then writes it out as YAML (emitting clean block-style YAML). If the input cannot be parsed you get a plain-English error instead of a broken file.

Where this comes in handy

People reach for this converter when reusing tables from READMEs, wikis or notes and YAML is needed for configs or fixtures. Because everything runs locally in your browser, it is also handy for quick one-off migrations without installing database tools or writing throwaway scripts.

MD Table to YAML FAQs

Does the separator row matter?

Yes. The line of dashes (---) marks where the header ends and the data begins. Alignment hints like :---: or ---: are accepted and ignored.

How do I put a pipe character inside a cell?

Escape it with a backslash (\|) and it is treated as cell text instead of a column divider.

Are tricky values quoted?

Yes. Strings that look like numbers or booleans, such as 123 or yes, are quoted so they round-trip as strings.

Can the YAML be used as a config file?

Yes. The output is a plain YAML list of maps, suitable for config files, fixtures and seed data.

Is my data uploaded anywhere?

No. Parsing and conversion run entirely in your browser with JavaScript. Your data never leaves your device.

MD Table input

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