Free JSON to TypeScript Tool

Convert JSON objects to TypeScript interfaces automatically. Free, fast, and works entirely in your browser with no sign-up required.

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JSON to TypeScript

Convert JSON objects to TypeScript interfaces, type aliases, Zod schemas, or JSON Schema with smart type inference, tuple detection, and history.

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JSON Input

About JSON to TypeScript

Output Formats

  • TypeScript interfaces
  • TypeScript type aliases
  • Zod validation schemas
  • JSON Schema (draft-07)

Type Detection

  • Nested objects as separate types
  • Mixed arrays and tuple detection
  • Null vs undefined handling
  • Enum generation from strings
  • Auto-detect optional keys from samples

Features

  • Multiple samples for better inference
  • Readonly and optional modifiers
  • Namespace wrapping
  • Download as .ts or .d.ts
  • Syntax-highlighted output
  • Quick presets for common use cases
  • Ctrl+Enter keyboard shortcut

Privacy First: All processing happens locally in your browser. Your JSON data is never sent to any server.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the JSON to TypeScript converter?

The JSON to TypeScript converter is a free online tool that automatically generates TypeScript interfaces from JSON objects, saving you time writing type definitions.

Is the JSON to TypeScript converter free?

Yes, it is completely free with no registration required. All conversion happens client-side in your browser.

Does it handle nested objects?

Yes, the JSON to TypeScript converter handles deeply nested objects and arrays, generating proper TypeScript interfaces for each level.

Is my data safe with this tool?

Absolutely. The JSON to TypeScript Tool processes everything client-side in your browser. No data is uploaded to or stored on any server. Your content remains private on your device at all times.

Does the JSON to TypeScript Tool work on mobile devices?

Yes, the JSON to TypeScript Tool is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets. You can use it on any device with a modern web browser -- no app download required.

Do I need to create an account to use this tool?

No account or registration is needed. Simply open the JSON to TypeScript Tool in your browser and start using it immediately. There are no sign-up walls or usage restrictions.

How do I use the JSON to TypeScript Tool?

Simply enter your input in the provided field, adjust any settings to your preference, and the tool will process it instantly. You can then copy the result to your clipboard or download it.

Which browsers are supported?

The JSON to TypeScript Tool works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. For the best experience, use the latest version of your preferred browser.

What is the difference between a TypeScript interface and a type alias for JSON data?

An interface and a type alias can describe the same JSON shape, but they behave differently. Interfaces are open: you can declare the same interface twice and TypeScript merges the members, and they read cleanly for object models like an API response. Type aliases cannot be reopened, but they are more flexible for unions, intersections, and mapped types, so they suit fields that can be one of several shapes. For most plain API payloads either works and the choice is stylistic, though many teams default to interfaces for object models and reach for type aliases when a union is involved. This converter generates both from the same JSON, plus Zod schemas and JSON Schema, so you can switch the output format with one click and compare them. It also extracts nested objects into their own named declarations either way. Paste your JSON, pick interface or type alias, and copy the result straight into a .ts file.

Why does a single JSON sample produce wrong optional fields, and how do I fix it?

A single response only shows the fields that happened to be present that one time. If an endpoint sometimes omits avatar_url or returns null for a nickname, a converter that sees just one payload will mark those fields as always required, and your types will lie about the real data. The fix is to merge several samples so the tool can compare them. This converter accepts multiple JSON examples and merges their shapes: a key that appears in every sample stays required, while a key missing from any sample is inferred as optional. The result reflects how the API actually behaves across responses rather than one lucky payload, which means fewer runtime surprises when a field you assumed was always there turns out to be missing. Paste a few different responses, let the tool reconcile them, and you get accurate required-versus-optional fields automatically.

How do I generate a Zod schema instead of just a TypeScript interface from JSON?

A plain interface only exists at compile time, so it cannot check that data arriving at runtime actually matches. Zod solves that by giving you a schema you can call .parse() on to validate incoming JSON and infer a matching type from the same definition. In this converter, switch the output format from interface to Zod schema and it generates a z.object({ ... }) declaration from your JSON, with nested objects expressed as their own schemas. Optional and nullable handling carry over, so a field that is sometimes missing becomes .optional() and a field that can be null becomes .nullable(). There is also a one-click Zod Validation preset that sets sensible defaults. Paste your JSON, choose the Zod output, and copy a schema that both types and validates your data.

Can the converter detect specific types like UUID, email, or date strings instead of plain string?

By default every JSON string maps to the broad TypeScript type string, which is correct but loses meaning. When you enable special-type detection, the converter inspects string values and recognizes common formats — UUIDs, email addresses, URLs, and ISO date strings — so you get more descriptive output instead of a generic string everywhere. It also handles arrays more intelligently: fixed-length mixed-type arrays are detected as tuples rather than being widened to a single element type, which keeps positional data accurate. These behaviors are off by default so you stay in control of how aggressive the inference is, and presets like Strict and API Response turn the relevant ones on for you in a single click. Toggle special-type detection above the input, paste your JSON, and the generated types will reflect the actual shape and meaning of your values rather than collapsing everything to string.

How do I choose between null, undefined, and a T | null union for nullable fields?

JSON uses null for absent values, but TypeScript gives you three ways to model that, and the right one depends on your code. Using undefined pairs naturally with optional properties and is what you get when a key is simply missing from an object. Using literal null matches the JSON wire format exactly, which is useful when you serialize back to an API. A T | null union keeps the field required while allowing an explicit null, forcing callers to handle the empty case. This converter exposes a null-handling option so you can pick null, undefined, or the nullable union, and the choice applies consistently across every generated field. Set your preference above the input, paste your JSON, and copy types that match how your application treats missing data.

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About the JSON to TypeScript Tool

The JSON to TypeScript tool turns a raw JSON object into ready-to-use type definitions. Paste an API response, a config file, or any JSON sample, and it infers the shape of your data and generates matching interface declarations — recursively, all the way down through nested objects and arrays. Instead of hand-typing dozens of fields and second-guessing whether a value is a string, number, or another object, you get a complete type tree you can drop straight into a .ts file.

It is built for TypeScript developers working against untyped data: front-end engineers consuming REST endpoints, anyone wiring up a third-party API with no published types, and teams who want their runtime data and their compile-time types to actually agree.

Everything runs in your browser. Your JSON is parsed and converted on your own device with no upload, no account, and no signup, which matters when the payload contains tokens, internal field names, or production response bodies you would rather not paste into a remote service.

Four output formats, not just interfaces

The tool generates more than plain interfaces. You can switch the output between:

  • TypeScript interface — the classic interface User { ... } declaration, with nested objects extracted into their own named interfaces.
  • TypeScript type alias — the same shape expressed as type aliases instead of interfaces, useful for unions and stricter composition.
  • Zod schema — a runtime-validation schema (z.object({ ... })) so you can both type and validate the data at the boundary.
  • JSON Schema — a portable schema definition for documentation, validation, or feeding into other code generators.

Control how the types are inferred

Type generation is rarely one-size-fits-all, so the conversion is configurable. You can set the root type's name, choose the export style (named export, default export, or none), and pick a naming convention (PascalCase or camelCase) for generated type names. Field-level options let you mark every property optional, add readonly modifiers, and choose how nulls are represented — as null, undefined, or a T | null union. JSDoc comment generation adds short descriptions above common fields, and array item types can be singularized so a users array yields a User type rather than a Users one.

The inference is smarter than naive type-guessing in a few practical ways. It can detect tuple-shaped arrays (fixed-length, mixed-type) instead of widening them to a single element type, and it recognizes common string formats — UUIDs, emails, URLs, and ISO date strings — when you enable special-type detection. Saved presets such as Strict, Minimal, API Response, Zod Validation, and Form Data apply sensible combinations of these options in one click.

Merge multiple samples for accurate optionals

A single JSON example often lies about your data. One API response might omit a field that another includes, and a naive converter would mark it as always present. This tool lets you provide multiple JSON samples and merges them: a key that appears in every sample stays required, while a key missing from some samples is correctly inferred as optional. The result is type definitions that reflect how the endpoint actually behaves across responses, not just one lucky payload.

What you get back

Conversion is instant and updates as you edit. The output is syntax-highlighted for readability and comes with a quick summary of the generated code — the number of types, total properties, maximum nesting depth, and line count. When you are happy with it, copy the result to your clipboard or download it as a .ts file. A built-in sample loads valid JSON if you just want to see how a given option changes the output, and your recent conversions are kept in local browser history so you can return to an earlier result without re-pasting.