JSON To Java Generator

Need to convert Java into JSON Schema?

Document existing POJOs as JSON Schema for validation.

Java Class → JSON Schema

JSON Input

1

Generated Java

Configuration

You can select both Jackson and Lombok

Enter JSON data to generate Java classes

Supports POJOs, Lombok, and Jackson annotations

How to convert JSON to Java – step-by-step guide

Use this JSON to Java generator to create Java POJOs from JSON samples for Spring Boot apps, services, and JVM integrations.

  1. Step 1 – Paste a JSON sample

    • Paste a representative JSON object or array into the left editor.
    • Include nested objects, arrays, and nullable fields so types are inferred correctly.
    • Use Import to load JSON from a file, URL, or sample data.
  2. Step 2 – Choose Java POJO options

    • Set Class Name and Package Name to match your project structure.
    • Enable Jackson annotations if you want explicit JSON mappings.
    • Enable Lombok if you want to reduce boilerplate (getters/setters/constructors).
  3. Step 3 – Review the generated code

    • Check field names, types, and how arrays/objects are modeled.
    • Adjust options like Root Type Name, null handling, and frameworks if available.
    • If a field is inferred incorrectly, tweak your sample JSON and regenerate.
  4. Step 4 – Use the POJOs in Java

    • Copy the generated classes into your source folder.
    • Deserialize JSON with Jackson (or your chosen library) into the root type.
    • Add validation annotations (for example Bean Validation) if you need strict input checks.
  5. Step 5 – Copy or download

    • Copy the output into your project or download it as a file.
    • Run your formatter/linter to match your code style.
    • Add JSON parsing/serialization libraries if your language requires them.

Quick tips

  • Use @JsonProperty when JSON keys don’t match Java naming.
  • Prefer Instant/OffsetDateTime only when your timestamp format is stable.
  • Keep DTOs separate from persistence entities to avoid coupling.
Example output (simplified)
// JSON input
{
  "id": 123,
  "name": "Maeve Winters",
  "email": "maeve@example.com",
  "active": true,
  "roles": ["admin", "editor"],
  "metadata": { "plan": "pro" },
  "createdAt": "2024-03-01T10:15:00Z",
  "score": 99.5,
  "notes": null
}

// Generated Java POJOs (simplified)
public class Metadata {
  private String plan;
  public String getPlan() { return plan; }
  public void setPlan(String plan) { this.plan = plan; }
}

public class Root {
  private int id;
  private String name;
  private String email;
  private boolean active;
  private java.util.List<String> roles;
  private Metadata metadata;
  private String createdAt;
  private double score;
  private Object notes;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Java features are supported?

The generator creates Java classes with proper constructors, getters/setters, and supports Jackson annotations for JSON serialization, Lombok for boilerplate reduction, and standard Java conventions.

Can I generate Lombok-compatible classes?

Yes! Select 'Lombok' as the framework to generate classes with @Data, @AllArgsConstructor, and @NoArgsConstructor annotations, eliminating boilerplate code.

How does Jackson integration work?

When Jackson framework is selected, the generator adds @JsonProperty annotations to fields for proper JSON serialization/deserialization with custom property names.

What about package structure?

You can specify custom package names in the options. The generator will add the appropriate package declaration at the top of the generated Java file.

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