YAML to Markdown Table Converter
Convert YAML to a Markdown table online, for free. This tool renders a YAML list of records — or a single mapping, from a .yaml or .yml file — as a clean Markdown table, ready to paste into a README, wiki page, or pull request description.
Drop your YAML file here
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Supports .yaml and .yml files, processed entirely on your device
YAML →JSON
Your converted output will appear here.Conversion notes
What to expect
- A list of mappings becomes a table with one column per key.
- A single mapping becomes a two-column Key / Value table.
- Pipe characters and line breaks in values are automatically escaped.
Example
- name: Aperture Docs
version: 1.4.2
active: true
- name: Beacon CLI
version: 0.9.0
active: false
- name: Contour Sync
version: 2.1.0
active: true
| name | version | active |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aperture Docs | 1.4.2 | true |
| Beacon CLI | 0.9.0 | false |
| Contour Sync | 2.1.0 | true |
YAML to Markdown Table Converter FAQ
What YAML structure produces the best table?
A flat list of mappings with consistent keys converts to the cleanest, most readable table.
Does it support GitHub-flavored Markdown?
Yes, the output uses standard GFM table syntax that renders on GitHub, GitLab, and most Markdown viewers.
Can nested values be shown in a cell?
Nested objects or arrays inside a cell are serialized as compact JSON so no data is lost.
Is there a difference between .yml and .yaml?
No. ".yml" and ".yaml" are just two file extensions for the exact same format — this converter accepts either one, so a "yml to Markdown" conversion and a "yaml to Markdown" conversion produce identical results.