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JSON to PHP Array

Convert JSON into a PHP array.

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JSON to PHP Array

Convert JSON strings into PHP array syntax (associative or indexed)

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Source JSON
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About the JSON to PHP Array

        
Convert JSON into a PHP array.

    
            
How to use the JSON to PHP Array

        
    
                            
  1. Paste your code into the input box, or click Load Sample to load an example.
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  2. Press Convert to PHP Array.
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  3. Use Copy (or Download where shown) to keep the result. Clear empties the box.
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Worked example

        
{"status":"success","data":[1,2,3]} becomes ['status' => 'success', 'data' => [1, 2, 3]].

    
    
    
            
Tips

        
    
                            
  • Objects become associative arrays and lists become indexed arrays.
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Frequently asked questions

                                                            

                                                            

                                    Can I convert it back?
                                    
Yes. Use the PHP Array to JSON tool.