JSON to TOON Converter

Convert JSON to Token-Oriented Object Notation (TOON) for up to 60% fewer LLM tokens

JSON Input
TOON OutputToken Efficient
TOON output will appear here...

Why Use TOON for LLMs?

Save Money

Reduce API costs by a significant amount by using fewer tokens per request.

Faster Responses

Fewer tokens = faster processing time from GPT, Claude, and other LLMs.

LLM Optimized

TOON is designed for machine readability while staying human-friendly.

Private & Secure

Conversion happens in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server.

Real-time

See TOON output instantly as you type or paste JSON.

Developer Friendly

Copy with one click. Perfect for prompt engineering workflows.

What is TOON Format?

JSON (Verbose)

{
  "users": [
    { "id": 1, "name": "Alice" },
    { "id": 2, "name": "Bob" }
  ]
}

~45 tokens

TOON (Compact)

users[2]{id,name}:
  1,Alice
  2,Bob

~18 tokens (60% savings!)

How TOON Works:

  • 1.No curly braces or brackets - Uses indentation instead
  • 2.Tabular arrays - Keys declared once, values as CSV rows
  • 3.No repeated keys - Eliminates redundancy in arrays
  • 4.Minimal quotes - Only when necessary for special characters

Perfect For

Prompt Engineering

Include structured data in prompts without burning through tokens.

API Response Parsing

Ask LLMs to return data in TOON format for cheaper structured outputs.

Fine-tuning Datasets

Use TOON in training data to reduce dataset token counts.

Agent Workflows

Pass context between agents more efficiently with TOON encoding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TOON?

TOON (Token-Oriented Object Notation) is a data format designed to minimize token usage when sending structured data to LLMs like GPT-4, Claude, or Gemini.

How much can I save?

For flat, tabular data (arrays of objects), you can save a significant amount on tokens. Deeply nested objects may see smaller savings or even slight increases.

Can LLMs understand TOON?

Yes! Modern LLMs easily parse TOON format. You can also include a brief format explanation in your system prompt for best results.

Is my data safe?

Absolutely. All conversion happens in your browser using JavaScript. No data is ever sent to any server.

When should I NOT use TOON?

Avoid TOON for deeply nested hierarchies. It works best for flat data like user lists, product catalogs, API responses, and tabular datasets.

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