JSON to TypeScript Generator

Paste JSON to instantly generate TypeScript interfaces with proper types.

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Input JSON
TypeScript Output

Example

Input JSON:

{"name": "Alice", "age": 30, "active": true, "tags": ["dev", "admin"]}

Output TypeScript:

interface Root { name: string; age: number; active: boolean; tags: string[]; }

Have questions? Check our FAQ page.

Why Generate TypeScript from JSON?

TypeScript interfaces provide compile-time type safety for your JavaScript code. When working with APIs that return JSON data, defining proper TypeScript interfaces ensures your code correctly handles the data structure - catching errors before they reach production.

Manually writing interfaces for complex API responses is tedious and error-prone. This tool automates the process by analyzing your JSON data and generating accurate TypeScript interfaces with proper types for strings, numbers, booleans, arrays, and nested objects.

How It Works

Best Practices

For best results, use a complete JSON sample that includes all possible fields. The generated interfaces serve as a starting point - you may want to add optional markers (?), union types, or rename interfaces to match your project conventions.

Advanced Example: Nested Objects

Complex API responses often contain nested objects and arrays. Here's how the tool handles them:

Input JSON:

{ "user": { "id": 123, "profile": { "name": "Alice", "email": "alice@example.com" } }, "posts": [ {"id": 1, "title": "Hello World"} ] }

Output TypeScript:

interface Profile { name: string; email: string; } interface User { id: number; profile: Profile; } interface Post { id: number; title: string; } interface Root { user: User; posts: Post[]; }

Common Issues & Solutions

⚠️ Null values become any

When a field is null, the tool can't determine its actual type. Solution: Use a sample JSON where all fields have values, or manually replace any with the correct type like string | null.

⚠️ Empty arrays become any[]

An empty array [] provides no type information. Solution: Use a sample with at least one array element, or manually specify the array type (e.g., string[] or User[]).

⚠️ Optional fields not marked with ?

The tool generates required fields by default since it can't know which fields are optional from a single sample. Solution: Manually add ? to optional fields: middleName?: string;

⚠️ Union types not detected

If a field can be multiple types (e.g., string | number), the tool uses the type from your sample. Solution: Manually add union types where needed, or use multiple samples to identify variations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between interface and type?

This tool generates interface declarations, which are the standard way to define object shapes in TypeScript. Interfaces can be extended and merged, making them ideal for API response types. If you prefer type aliases, you can easily convert: type User = { ... }.

Can I customize the interface names?

The tool generates generic names like Root, Item, and property-based names. After generating, rename interfaces to match your domain (e.g., Root ? ApiResponse, Item ? Product).

Does it support JSON with comments?

Standard JSON doesn't allow comments. If your JSON has comments (common in config files), they'll cause parsing errors. Remove comments first, or use our Fix JSON tool which can handle some non-standard formats.

How do I handle API responses with dynamic keys?

For objects with dynamic keys (like {"user_123": {...}}), manually use TypeScript index signatures: interface Users { [key: string]: User; }. The tool generates literal property names from your sample.

Is my JSON data sent to a server?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your JSON never leaves your machine, making this tool safe for sensitive API responses, credentials, and proprietary data.

When to Use This Tool

  • Starting a new TypeScript project - Quickly generate types from your API's sample responses
  • Migrating JavaScript to TypeScript - Create interfaces from existing JSON data structures
  • API integration - Generate types for third-party APIs without official TypeScript definitions
  • Database modeling - Convert MongoDB/DynamoDB document samples to TypeScript interfaces
  • Configuration files - Create type-safe config objects from JSON configuration

Privacy & Security

This tool runs 100% in your browser. Your JSON data is never sent to any server - it's processed locally using JavaScript. This makes it safe for sensitive data like API responses with authentication tokens, private configuration files, and proprietary business data. No data is stored, logged, or transmitted.

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