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SQL Insert to YAML converter

Convert SQL Insert to YAML free, right in your browser. Paste your SQL Insert 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.

SQL Insert input

Paste your SQL Insert below, then press Convert.

Runs 100% in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

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How the conversion works

Paste your SQL Insert on the left and press Convert. The tool first parses the SQL Insert (tokenizing each INSERT INTO statement and decoding quoted strings, NULLs and numbers) 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 migrating database dumps or seed data 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.

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SQL Insert to YAML FAQs

Can it parse several INSERT statements at once?
Yes. Every INSERT INTO ... VALUES statement in your paste is parsed, and the rows of the first statement's table are converted.
How are quoted strings and NULL handled?
Single-quoted strings with '' escapes, double-quoted identifiers, TRUE/FALSE and NULL are all understood, and numbers stay numeric in the output.
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.
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