Convert JSON to PHP Array Online
Convert JSON into an indented PHP array, right in your browser.
🔒 100% client-side — no data sent
Convert any JSON into a ready-to-paste PHP array. Conversion runs 100% in your browser: your data stays private and is never sent to a server.
What is it for?
- ▸ Turn a JSON API response into a PHP array to embed directly
- ▸ Generate a PHP configuration file from JSON data
- ▸ Create PHP test fixtures from a JSON sample
- ▸ Migrate JSON data into a Laravel or Symfony project
FAQ
How do I convert JSON to a PHP array?
Paste your JSON into the input field: the tool instantly produces an equivalent PHP array using the [] bracket syntax. Just copy the result into your code.
What is the difference between json_decode and this tool?
json_decode turns JSON into a PHP array at runtime. This tool instead generates the PHP array source code directly, which you can paste as a literal into a file without depending on a JSON string.
Does the tool handle nested JSON objects?
Yes. Nested objects and arrays are converted into associative and indexed PHP arrays, with correct indentation at every level of depth.