How to Convert GEOJSON to YML — Quick & Free
Fast, instant GEOJSON to YML conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .geojson file and get .yml in seconds.
Batch Settings
About GEOJSON to YML Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert GEOJSON to YML online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .geojson file to CocoConvert, pick YML as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. GEOJSON is a widely used file format. YML is a widely used file format. Converting between these two formats lets you convert between formats quickly.
Your GEOJSON file is decoded and re-encoded as YML. Converting GEOJSON to YML maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
CocoConvert runs entirely online — no software to install, no account to create. Your files are encrypted during upload (TLS), processed on isolated servers in Germany, and permanently deleted after 24 hours. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and all mobile browsers.
Need to convert more than one file? Free users can do 5 per hour. Pro gets 100 per hour with files up to 5 GB each.
How to Convert GEOJSON to YML
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1. Upload GEOJSON
Drop your .geojson file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
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2. Select YML
Choose .yml from the output dropdown. Settings are pre-configured for best results.
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3. Convert
One click. The server handles all the heavy lifting using FFmpeg and Sharp.
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4. Download
Your .yml file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert GEOJSON to YML
Your GEOJSON file is decoded and re-encoded as YML.
Your GEOJSON file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in YML format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
GeoJSON
.geojson file
| Extension | .geojson |
| MIME Type | application/geo+json |
| Category | Code / Data |
YML
.yml file
| Extension | .yml |
| MIME Type | application/x-yaml |
| Category | Code / Data |
Should You Convert GEOJSON to YML?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a YML file
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GEOJSON to YML conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free GEOJSON to YML conversion with generous daily limits — 25 minutes of processing time and up to 5 files per hour (250 MB each). Pro plans remove these limits.
How fast is GEOJSON to YML conversion?
Most files convert in 2–10 seconds depending on size. Large code / data files may take 30 seconds. Batch jobs process in parallel for maximum speed.
What happens to my files after conversion?
Your uploaded GEOJSON file and the converted YML file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting GEOJSON to YML lose quality?
Converting GEOJSON to YML maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert YML back to GEOJSON?
Yes, CocoConvert supports YML to GEOJSON conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.