Convert TOML to INI Format
Downgrade TOML to INI for compatibility with older software. This converter flattens TOML tables into INI sections, preserving core key-value data where possible.
Convert TOML to INI Format
Downgrade TOML to INI for compatibility with older software and legacy systems.
INI output will appear here
How the TOML to INI Converter Works
This tool downgrades TOML configuration files to INI format for legacy system compatibility. It converts TOML tables to INI sections and preserves key-value pairs. Some advanced TOML features may be simplified in the INI output.
Conversion Process
- Paste your TOML configuration into the input area
- Click "Convert to INI" to process
- TOML tables become INI sections [section]
- Nested tables use dot notation in section names
- Arrays become comma-separated values
- Values are converted to INI-compatible format
- Copy or download the INI output
Specific Use Cases
Legacy System Integration
Integrate modern tools with legacy systems that only read INI. Convert TOML configs to INI for backward compatibility.
Windows Application Support
Windows applications traditionally use INI files. Convert TOML to INI for Windows compatibility.
Python Configparser Compatibility
Python's configparser reads INI format. Convert TOML to INI for use with existing Python tools.
Configuration Downgrade
When migrating away from TOML, convert existing configs. INI provides a simpler fallback format.
Cross-Tool Compatibility
Share configuration data with tools that don't support TOML. INI is widely supported across platforms and languages.
What to Know Before Using This Tool
Understanding TOML to INI conversion:
- INI has less expressive types than TOML
- Arrays become comma-separated strings
- Booleans become "true" or "false" strings
- Nested tables become dotted section names
- Comments are preserved in conversion
- Some TOML features have no INI equivalent
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to arrays?
Arrays become comma-separated values in INI. [1, 2, 3] becomes "1, 2, 3" as a string.
Are nested tables preserved?
Yes, [parent.child] becomes section [parent.child] in INI. The dot notation is preserved in section names.
What about TOML dates?
Dates become string values in INI. The ISO format is preserved but treated as a string.
Can I convert back to TOML?
Yes, use the INI to TOML converter. However, type information may be lost in the round-trip.
Why convert to INI?
INI is supported by older systems and some Windows applications. Use INI when TOML isn't available in your environment.
Are comments preserved?
Yes, TOML # comments are preserved in the INI output. INI also supports ; comments which are equivalent.
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