{"id":23784,"date":"2025-06-18T03:31:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T03:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.withdata.com\/blog\/?p=23784"},"modified":"2025-11-17T18:10:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T18:10:49","slug":"convert-ini-to-json","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withdata.com\/blog\/datafileconverter\/convert-ini-to-json.html","title":{"rendered":"Convert INI to JSON"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to parse  <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/INI_file\">INI<\/a>  file and save to  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.json.org\/\">JSON<\/a>  file?<\/p>\n<p>Try Withdata <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withdata.com\/data-file-converter\/\">Data File Converter<\/a>, a desktop INI to JSON converter for Windows, MacOS, and Linux, Convert INI to JSON, Easy and Fast.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Can run in GUI mode, <a href=\"#convert\">Step by Step<\/a>, just a few mouse clicks.<\/li>\n<li>Can run in <a href=\"#cmd\">Command line<\/a>, for <a href=\"#task\">Scheduled Tasks<\/a> and Streams.<\/li>\n<li>Convert files locally, Avoid uploading LARGE INI file(s) to online services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#download-top\" onclick=\"dtv.style.display = 'block';\">Download Withdata DataFileConverter<\/a>  <a href=\"#download-top\" onclick=\"dtv.style.display = 'block';\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withdata.com\/images\/download_3.jpg\" alt=\"Download DataFileConverter\" width=\"80\" height=\"22\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\" \/><\/a> <span id=\"dtv\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/download.php?app=DataFileConverter&#038;ver=win64\">Windows 64 bit<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/download.php?app=DataFileConverter&#038;ver=win32\">Windows 32 bit<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/download.php?app=DataFileConverter&#038;ver=deb\">Linux .deb (For Debian, Ubuntu) 64 bit<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/download.php?app=DataFileConverter&#038;ver=rpm\">Linux .rpm (For Red Hat, Fedora, SUSE) 64 bit<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/download.php?app=DataFileConverter&#038;ver=pkg\">MacOS 64 bit<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"convert\">Convert INI file to JSON file<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"#source\">Choose INI file<\/a> -> <a href=\"#target\">Set JSON file<\/a> -> <a href=\"#do\">Convert INI to JSON<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Click &#8220;Start a New Convert&#8221; at task dialog.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withdata.com\/images\/datafileconverter\/wizard_task.png\" alt=\"convert INI file to Json file - task window\" width=\"468\" height=\"220\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>then show the wizard.<\/p>\n<p>Select source\/target file type.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withdata.com\/images\/datafileconverter\/wizard_type_ini-to-json.png\" alt=\"convert INI file to Json file - select type\" width=\"617\" height=\"416\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"source\">1. Open the INI file.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withdata.com\/images\/datafileconverter\/wizard_source_open-ini.png\" alt=\"convert INI file to Json file - open INI file\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"target\">2. Config target JSON file.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withdata.com\/images\/datafileconverter\/wizard_destination-ini-to-json.png\" alt=\"convert INI file to Json file - config Json file\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"summary\">3. Set rows options.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withdata.com\/images\/datafileconverter\/wizard_summary-ini-to-json.png\" alt=\"convert INI file to Json file - summary\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"do\">4. Convert INI file to JSON file.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withdata.com\/images\/datafileconverter\/wizard_convert-ini-to-json.png\" alt=\"convert INI file to Json file - convert to Json file\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/p>\n<p>See JSON file<\/p>\n<p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withdata.com\/images\/datafileconverter\/wizard_result-ini-to-json.png\" alt=\"convert INI file to Json file - view  Json file\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cmd\">Convert INI to JSON in command line<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.withdata.com\/data-file-converter\/cmd.html\" target=\"_blank\">Save &#8220;INI to JSON&#8221; session<\/a>, then you can: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.withdata.com\/data-file-converter\/cmd.html#windows\" target=\"_blank\">Convert INI to JSON in Windows command line.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.withdata.com\/data-file-converter\/cmd.html#linux\" target=\"_blank\">Convert INI to JSON in Linux command line.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.withdata.com\/data-file-converter\/cmd.html#macos\" target=\"_blank\">Convert INI to JSON in macOS command line.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"task\">Set scheduled tasks for converting INI to JSON<\/h2>\n<p>You can schedule and automate this &#8220;INI to JSON&#8221; conversion task by: <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/withdata.com\/data-file-converter\/cmd.html\" target=\"_blank\">Save session and create .bat (Windows) or .sh (Linux\/macOS) file for &#8220;INI to JSON&#8221; conversion.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/withdata.com\/dbtodb\/schedule-task.html\" target=\"_blank\">Set scheduled task for &#8220;INI to JSON&#8221; conversion.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<div><a href=\"#faq\" onclick=\"a0.style.display = 'block';\">What is Withdata DataFileConverter?<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"a0\" style=\"display: none;\">Withdata DataFileConverter is a data file format converter, it can convert INI to JSON. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withdata.com\/data-file-converter\/download.html\">Download Withdata DataFileConverter<\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"#faq\" onclick=\"a1.style.display = 'block';\">How long does it take to convert INI to JSON?<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"a1\" style=\"display: none;\">DataFileConverter works fast. It convert millions of rows within a minute.<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"#faq\" onclick=\"a2.style.display = 'block';\">Is it safe to convert INI to JSON using DataFileConverter?<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"a2\" style=\"display: none;\">Of course! DataFileConverter convert INI to JSON privately, absolutely safe.<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"#faq\" onclick=\"a3.style.display = 'block';\">Can I convert INI to JSON on Linux, Mac OS?<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"a3\" style=\"display: none;\">Yes, you can. DataFileConverter has Linux, Mac OS, and Windows version.<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"#faq\" onclick=\"a4.style.display = 'block';\">Can I convert INI to JSON in command line?<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"a4\" style=\"display: none;\">Yes, you can. DataFileConverter can running in command line, on Linux, Mac OS, and Windows.<\/div>\n<hr style=\"clear: both;\" \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.withdata.com\/data-file-converter\/\">More about Withdata DataFileConverter<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withdata.com\/data-file-converter\/\">INI to JSON converter<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"download-bottom\" style=\"clear: both;\">\n<p>Download Withdata DataFileConverter<a href=\"#download-bottom\" onclick=\"dbv.style.display = 'block';\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withdata.com\/images\/btn_download_green.png\" alt=\"Download DataFileConverter\" width=\"165\" height=\"50\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <span id=\"dbv\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/download.php?app=DataFileConverter&#038;ver=win64\">Windows 64 bit<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/download.php?app=DataFileConverter&#038;ver=win32\">Windows 32 bit<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/download.php?app=DataFileConverter&#038;ver=deb\">Linux .deb (For Debian, Ubuntu) 64 bit<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/download.php?app=DataFileConverter&#038;ver=rpm\">Linux .rpm (For Red Hat, Fedora, SUSE) 64 bit<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/download.php?app=DataFileConverter&#038;ver=pkg\">MacOS 64 bit<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to parse INI file and save to JSON file? Try Withdata Data File Converter, a desktop INI to JSON converter for Windows, MacOS, and Linux, Convert INI to JSON, Easy and Fast. Can run in GUI mode, Step by Step, just a few mouse clicks. 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