How do I convert hosts file to JSON?

Upload your hosts file file above, click Convert, and download the JSON result instantly. No account or software needed.

Is converting hosts file to JSON free?

Yes. It is free and unlimited for files up to 5 MB, with no account required. Larger files get 3 free conversions per day; beyond that, credit packs start at $3 and credits never expire.

Are my files stored or shared?

No. Files are processed in server memory and deleted immediately after conversion. File contents are never written to disk or retained.

Do I need to install anything?

No software installation needed. OmniConvert runs in the browser — just upload, convert, and download.

OmniConvert

Convert /etc/hosts to JSON

Free

Convert an /etc/hosts file to a JSON object mapping IPs to hostname arrays

Drop a file or click to browse

Accepted: .txt,.hosts

or paste below

Free and unlimited for files up to 5 MB. No account needed.

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About this conversion

Convert an /etc/hosts file to a JSON object mapping IPs to hostname arrays. This converter processes your hosts file file server-side and returns a JSON file instantly — no account, no software installation, and no file storage. Files are deleted from our servers immediately after conversion.

How to convert hosts file to JSON

1. Upload — drag your hosts file file onto the converter above, or click to browse.
2. Convert — press Convert. Processing happens on secure servers in seconds.
3. Download — your JSON file downloads automatically. No sign-up required.

Convert hosts file to JSON from the command line

curl --fail-with-body \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -F "file=@input.txt" \
  -F "conversionId=hosts-to-json" \
  https://www.omniconvert.cloud/api/convert -o output.json

The API needs a token from a credit pack, and each API conversion uses one credit. Converting on this page stays free. API documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert hosts file to JSON?: Upload your hosts file file above, click Convert, and download the JSON result instantly. No account or software needed.
Is converting hosts file to JSON free?: Yes. It is free and unlimited for files up to 5 MB, with no account required. Larger files get 3 free conversions per day; beyond that, credit packs start at $3 and credits never expire.
Are my files stored or shared?: No. Files are processed in server memory and deleted immediately after conversion. File contents are never written to disk or retained.
Do I need to install anything?: No software installation needed. OmniConvert runs in the browser — just upload, convert, and download.

No account needed · Credits never expire · Share your token link across devices