Overview
The JSON PHP Array Converter helps you convert data between JSON and PHP array syntax in both directions, which is useful for API debugging, backend coding, and config migration.
Key Features
- Two-way conversion: JSON to PHP array and PHP array to JSON.
- PHP output supports both
[]andarray()syntax. - Output options include indentation, quote style,
<?phptag,return, Unicode escaping, and key alignment. - Built-in sample loading, clipboard copy, file download, and keyboard shortcut conversion.
- Runs fully in the browser without uploading your input.
Steps
- Choose conversion direction.
- Paste content into the input area.
- Adjust PHP output options when converting JSON to PHP.
- Click Convert or press
Ctrl/Cmd + Enter. - Review output, then copy or download.
Use Cases
- Fast switching between JSON payloads and PHP configuration arrays.
- Generating PHP array literals during backend development.
- Verifying structures during legacy config migration.
FAQ
- Why does PHP to JSON fail? The input must be valid PHP array literal syntax. Complex expressions such as function calls or object instances are not supported.
- Are comments supported? Yes,
//,#, and/* */comments are supported before parsing arrays. - Is my data stored? No. The tool does not use local storage and does not upload your input.