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JSON to Swift Codable Converter

Paste any JSON and get a Swift Codable struct with proper CodingKeys for snake_case keys — ready for JSONDecoder. OpenToolLab's JSON to Swift converter runs entirely in your browser.

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Result

What makes this tool different

Codable & CodingKeys

Output is a Codable struct, and snake_case keys are mapped explicitly through CodingKeys.

Nested structs

Nested objects become their own Codable structs, and arrays become typed [Model].

Optional-aware

Fields that are null or missing are typed as optionals so decoding never throws.

100% in-browser privacy

Code generation runs locally. Your JSON never touches a server.

About this tool

JSON to Swift Codable Converter: everything you need to know

Swift's Codable protocol makes JSON decoding nearly automatic — but only after you write the matching struct. For a real API response with nested objects, snake_case keys, and optional fields, hand-writing that struct is fiddly work. A JSON to Swift Codable converter produces it instantly and correctly.

OpenToolLab's converter generates a Codable struct for your JSON. Every field is typed from the sample: String, Int, Double, Bool, [Model] for arrays, and nested Codable structs for objects. Fields that are null or missing become optionals, so JSONDecoder skips them instead of throwing.

snake_case keys are handled the right way — through a CodingKeys enum that maps first_name to firstName. This is the standard Swift pattern, and it means your Swift properties stay camelCase while the JSON contract stays whatever the API returns.

The generator is shared with the other language targets, so the same JSON sample can produce a Swift Codable struct, a Kotlin data class, a Dart model, or a TypeScript interface from one window. Convert once, copy for each client you maintain.

Privacy is a core guarantee. All generation happens locally in your browser — your API responses and schemas never leave your device. Open the DevTools Network tab while converting and you will see zero requests.

The generated struct compiles as-is in Xcode. Add it to your models, decode with JSONDecoder().decode(MyModel.self, from: data), and you get a fully typed Swift value ready for SwiftUI or Combine pipelines.

Use it when adding a new endpoint to an iOS client, regenerating models after a backend change, or converting an OpenAPI example into Swift types. Paste the sample, generate, and keep your models in sync with the API contract.

OpenToolLab is a completely free JSON to Swift Codable converter with no signup and no limits. Paste, generate, and copy — privately and instantly, entirely in your browser.

FAQ

JSON to Swift Codable Converter — frequently asked questions

How do I convert JSON to Swift Codable?

Paste your JSON into OpenToolLab's JSON to Swift converter and click Generate code. The tool emits a Codable struct with CodingKeys for snake_case fields, typed properties, and nested structs — ready for JSONDecoder.

How to decode JSON into a Swift struct?

Use JSONDecoder().decode(MyModel.self, from: data). The Codable struct generated by this converter declares how each JSON key maps to a typed Swift property, including CodingKeys for snake_case names.

How to encode a Swift struct to JSON string?

Call JSONEncoder().encode(myStruct) to get Data, then String(data: data, encoding: .utf8) for a string. The Codable conformance generated here makes encoding automatic.

What is Codable in Swift?

Codable is a Swift protocol combining Encodable and Decodable. Any struct conforming to Codable can be decoded from and encoded to JSON automatically — and this converter generates the Codable struct for your JSON.

Why do I need CodingKeys?

CodingKeys map JSON key names to Swift property names. JSON often uses snake_case like first_name while Swift uses camelCase like firstName; the generated CodingKeys enum handles that mapping so decoding just works.

How do I handle optional fields?

The converter types null or missing fields as optionals (String?, Int?, [Model]?). Because Codable treats optionals as missing-key-safe, the decoder skips them instead of throwing, matching real-world API responses.

Can I use this for nested JSON?

Yes. Nested objects become their own Codable structs and arrays of objects become [Model]. The generated output compiles and decodes nested payloads correctly with no extra work.

How to convert JSON to a Swift model online?

Use a client-side tool like OpenToolLab. Paste your JSON, click Generate, and copy the Codable struct. Because it runs in the browser, your API responses never leave your device.