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JSON to C# Class

Paste JSON and get C# classes or records with System.Text.Json or Newtonsoft attributes. Nullable reference types supported. Private.

Paste JSON on the left. Add a second sample to find optional fields.

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C# code

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Free Online JSON to C# Class Generator

Create C# classes or records from a JSON sample, with the attributes your serializer needs. It gives developers a quick browser-based way to solve a focused json to c# class task before moving the result into a project.

How to generate C# code from JSON

Paste a JSON object or an array of objects into the input box and press Generate. Choose System.Text.Json or Newtonsoft.Json, a class or a record, and whether to use nullable reference types. Property names are PascalCase with the original key kept in the attribute.

One input, every language

Your JSON stays in the box when you switch the language tabs, and the code is generated again at once. Each language also has its own page, so you can bookmark the one you use.

How types are worked out

  • Whole numbers and numbers with decimals are told apart.
  • Add more samples with Add sample: a key missing from some samples becomes optional, and null makes a type nullable.
  • Arrays of objects are merged into one type, and nested objects become their own types named after the key.
  • Keys that are not valid names in the language (such as first-name or 2fa) are renamed and mapped back, never rejected.

Worked example

The sample JSON in the box above, generated with the default options:

{
  "id": 1,
  "name": "Ada",
  "email": null,
  "tags": ["x"],
  "address": { "city": "Pune", "pin": "411001" },
  "createdAt": "2026-01-15T10:30:00Z"
}
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Text.Json.Serialization;

public class Root
{
    [JsonPropertyName("id")]
    public long Id { get; set; }

    [JsonPropertyName("name")]
    public string Name { get; set; }

    [JsonPropertyName("email")]
    public string? Email { get; set; }

    [JsonPropertyName("tags")]
    public List<string> Tags { get; set; }

    [JsonPropertyName("address")]
    public Address Address { get; set; }

    [JsonPropertyName("createdAt")]
    public string CreatedAt { get; set; }
}

public class Address
{
    [JsonPropertyName("city")]
    public string City { get; set; }

    [JsonPropertyName("pin")]
    public string Pin { get; set; }
}

Common mistakes

  • A single sample cannot show which fields are optional. Paste two or three different responses for a realistic result.
  • A value that is always null gives no type information, so it is treated as a nullable string. Change it by hand if it is something else.
  • Numbers are typed from the samples: 1 and 1.0 look the same in JSON, so use a sample with decimals where you need a float.

Frequently asked questions

Should I pick class or record?
Records are shorter and compare by value, which suits data you only read. Classes are fine when you need to change properties after creating them.
Which JSON library should I choose?
System.Text.Json is built into modern .NET. Choose Newtonsoft.Json if your project already uses it.
What are nullable reference types?
They are the C# feature that marks strings and objects that may be null with a question mark. Turn it off for older projects.
Is my JSON uploaded?
No. The types are worked out in your browser. Nothing you paste is sent to a server.
How do I use this json to c# class tool?
Use the interactive controls above; processing stays in your browser and the result is intended as a practical starting point for development work.

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