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JSON to TypeScript Converter

Convert JSON objects to TypeScript interfaces and type aliases instantly — private, runs entirely in your browser

The JSON to TypeScript Converter transforms JSON data into strongly-typed TypeScript interfaces and type aliases in seconds. Whether you're integrating with a REST API or structuring complex data models, this tool generates clean, ready-to-use TypeScript definitions. All conversion happens locally in your browser — your data never leaves your machine.

Detailed Functionality

The converter analyses the structure of any JSON object or array and produces idiomatic TypeScript definitions. Nested objects are automatically extracted into separate named interfaces, keeping your code organised and reusable.

Key options:

  • Root name — customise the name of the top-level interface (default: `Root`).
  • export keyword — adds `export` before every generated interface or type alias, making it ready for module imports.
  • Optional fields (?) — marks properties whose value is `null` or `undefined` as optional.
  • Use type alias — generates `type Foo = { … }` instead of `interface Foo { … }`.

The tool handles all JSON primitives (`string`, `number`, `boolean`, `null`), nested objects, and arrays — including arrays of objects, mixed-type arrays, and empty arrays.

Practical Examples

Example 1: API response → TypeScript

Paste a REST API response into the input, set the root name to `ApiResponse`, enable `export`, and click Convert. You get a full set of interfaces ready to paste into your TypeScript project.

Example 2: Deeply nested config file

JSON configuration files with multiple nesting levels are handled automatically. Each nested object becomes its own named interface, so the output stays clean and reusable.

Example 3: Array of objects

If the root JSON value is an array, the tool generates a type alias for the array and an interface for the element type, e.g. `export type Users = UserItem[];`

How to Use This Tool

Step 1: Paste your JSON

Copy your JSON from an API response, a config file, or any other source and paste it into the left panel. The TypeScript output updates automatically as you type.

Step 2: Configure options

Set the root interface name, choose whether to add `export`, toggle optional fields for null values, and switch between `interface` and `type` aliases.

Step 3: Use the output

Click Copy to copy the generated TypeScript to your clipboard, or Download .ts to save it as a `.ts` file. Paste it directly into your project.

Tips and Best Practices

  • Live conversion — the output updates instantly as you edit the JSON, so there is no need to click Convert manually.
  • Naming conventions — the tool converts `snake_case` and `kebab-case` JSON keys to `PascalCase` interface names automatically.
  • Quoted keys — JSON keys that are not valid JavaScript identifiers are automatically quoted in the output.
  • Large payloads — the converter handles large, deeply nested JSON without any performance issues, since everything runs in the browser.
  • null vs undefined — enable the Optional fields option to mark `null` properties with `?`, which is the most common TypeScript convention for optional data.
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