INI Parser

Parse and convert INI configuration files to JSON instantly. Supports sections, comments, and quoted values. All processing done in your browser.

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How to Use INI Parser

1

Paste INI

Enter or paste your INI configuration content into the input area.

2

Parse

Click the Parse button to convert your INI to JSON.

3

Copy JSON

Review the generated JSON output and copy it to your clipboard.

What is an INI File?

INI files are a simple text-based configuration file format commonly used on Windows and in many applications. They use a straightforward structure of sections, keys, and values that is easy for both humans and machines to read.

INI Structure

Sections

Denoted by [section_name] headers to group related settings

Key-Value Pairs

Simple key = value assignments within sections or globally

Comments

Lines starting with ; or # are treated as comments

Frequently Asked Questions

What INI features are supported?

This parser supports sections, key=value pairs, comments (using ; or #), quoted string values, and multiline values. It also handles boolean and numeric type detection.

Can I parse PHP-specific INI files?

This parser handles standard INI format. Some PHP-specific extensions like constant substitution and special operators may not be supported.

How are duplicate keys handled?

When duplicate keys are found in the same section, the last value takes precedence. This follows standard INI parsing behavior.