JSON to PHP Array Converter

JSON to PHP Array conversion transforms JSON data into native PHP array syntax. This is useful when you need to hardcode configuration data, seeders, or test fixtures directly in PHP code.

This tool features:

• Custom indentation — Choose between 2 or 4 spaces.
• Trailing comma — Optionally add trailing commas for cleaner diffs.
• Short array syntax — Uses [] instead of array().
• PHP tags included — Output wrapped in <?php return ... ;.
• Proper escaping — Strings with quotes or backslashes are correctly escaped for PHP single-quoted strings.

1. Paste your JSON — Copy and paste any valid JSON data into the input textarea. You can also click Load Example to load sample data.
2. Choose settings — Select indentation (2 or 4 spaces) and optionally enable trailing commas.
3. Convert — Click Convert to PHP to generate the PHP array output.
4. Copy or download — Use the copy button on the output area or click Download .php to save the result as a file.