Environment Variables (.env) Converter

Transform .env files into JSON, Docker run flags, Docker Compose, Kubernetes ConfigMaps, or masked safe configs instantly.

Source Environment Variables or JSON8 variables detected

Mask sensitive values (API keys, passwords, tokens)

Target Format:

10 lines•291 chars

{
  "PORT": "3000",
  "NODE_ENV": "production",
  "DATABASE_URL": "postgres://postgres:mypassword@localhost:5432/mydb",
  "API_SECRET_KEY": "sk_live_998877665544",
  "JWT_SECRET": "super-secret-jwt-signing-key",
  "REDIS_HOST": "127.0.0.1",
  "REDIS_PORT": "6379",
  "ENABLE_CACHE": "true"
}

Why Developers Use DevsLoad .env Converter

Multi-Target Transformations

Export your .env directly to JSON, Docker CLI flags, Docker Compose YAML, or Kubernetes ConfigMap/Secret manifests in 1 click.

1-Click Secret Masking

Safely share configuration files in public pull requests, Discord, or team documentation by masking sensitive tokens with ••••••••.

Bidirectional (JSON ⟷ .env)

Paste a JSON config from AWS Secrets Manager or Vercel and immediately convert it back to a standard .env file format.

Zero Telemetry & 100% Private

All parsing occurs inside your local browser memory thread. Credentials and production database URLs are never sent to any server.

How to Convert Your .env File

1. Paste Your Environment Variables

Paste any raw .env content, bash export declarations, or a JSON object into the left input box.

2. Select Your Output Format

Choose between JSON, Docker run CLI flags, Docker Compose environment block, or Kubernetes manifest.

3. Mask Secrets (Optional)

Check "Mask sensitive values" if you are preparing configs for documentation or sharing without leaking secrets.

4. Copy or Download

Click "Copy Result" for an instant clipboard paste, or download the output as a formatted config file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my database passwords and API tokens safe?

Yes, 100%. DevsLoad executes all parsing and conversion purely client-side using JavaScript in your browser thread. No data is transmitted to our servers or stored in any database.

Does this tool support bash export syntax and quotes?

Yes! Lines formatted as "export KEY=value", double-quoted values with escaped newlines ("\n"), and single-quoted values are automatically cleaned and normalized.

Can I convert a JSON config back into a .env file?

Absolutely. If you paste a JSON object into the input area and select the ".env Format" tab, it will automatically unpack the keys and output clean KEY=VALUE lines.

How does secret masking work?

When secret masking is enabled, keys containing sensitive patterns (such as PASSWORD, SECRET, TOKEN, KEY, AUTH, or CREDENTIAL) have their values replaced with ••••••••.

What Kubernetes format does this generator output?

It produces production-grade Kubernetes ConfigMap and Secret manifests compatible with kubectl apply -f. For Secrets, it utilizes clean stringData fields for direct readability.

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