How to Convert cURL to JSON Instantly (and Why You Should)

The Pain of Manual Conversion

We've all been there: you copy a cURL command from your browser's network tab or a documentation page, and now you need to use that data in your code or a different API client.

Manually extracting headers, query parameters, and the JSON body is tedious and error-prone. One missing comma or quote can break your entire request.

The Solution: Automated cURL Conversion

Using a dedicated tool like the Apicurl cURL to JSON Converter saves time and eliminates syntax errors.

How it Works

1. Copy your cURL command.
2. Paste it into the converter.
3. Get structured JSON, Python requests code, or JavaScript fetch code instantly.

Example

Input cURL:

curl -X POST https://api.example.com/users \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"name": "John", "role": "admin"}'

Output JSON:

{
  "method": "POST",
  "url": "https://api.example.com/users",
  "headers": {
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
  },
  "body": {
    "name": "John",
    "role": "admin"
  }
}

Why This Matters for Debugging

When you're debugging a failed API call, seeing the structured data helps you spot issues like:

• Incorrect header names
• Nested JSON structure errors
• Wrong data types (string vs number)

Try our free cURL to JSON Converter now and streamline your workflow.