YAML Formatter
Beautify or minify your YAML instantly. Customize indentation, sort keys, and remove null values. Perfect for Kubernetes and Docker configs. 100% free and secure.
How to Format YAML
- Paste your YAML data in the input area
- Choose your formatting options (indentation, sort keys, etc.)
- Click "Beautify" to format or "Minify" to compact
- Copy the formatted output or download as a file
Features
- -Beautify with customizable indentation
- -Minify for compact output
- -Sort keys alphabetically
- -Remove null values
- -2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tab indentation
- -Size comparison statistics
When to Use YAML Formatter
Kubernetes Manifests
Format deployment, service, and configmap files consistently
Docker Compose
Keep your docker-compose.yml files clean and readable
CI/CD Pipelines
Format GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and other pipeline configs
Application Config
Maintain consistent style across configuration files
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a YAML Formatter?
A YAML Formatter takes your YAML data and reformats it with consistent indentation and style. It can beautify for readability or compact the output for smaller file sizes.
Why format YAML files?
Consistent YAML formatting improves readability, makes version control diffs cleaner, and ensures your team follows the same style. It also catches indentation issues.
Does formatting fix YAML errors?
Formatting requires valid YAML. If your YAML has syntax errors, use the YAML Validator first to identify and fix issues, then format the corrected YAML.
Is my YAML data secure?
Absolutely. All formatting happens directly in your browser - your data is never sent to any server. Your YAML stays completely private and secure.