PHP projects still consume plenty of JSON from APIs, queues, and configuration exports, but turning that data into typed classes is tedious work. Starting from a real payload makes it easier to scaffold hydration-friendly models and keep your application code cleaner.
What Is the JSON to PHP?
JSON to PHP is one of the tools in WebdevToolbox’s JSON Tools category. Generate PHP 8+ typed classes with fromArray hydration from JSON data. It runs entirely in your browser — no server uploads, no accounts, no waiting.
How to Use It
- Open the tool at /tools/json-to-php.
- Paste a sample JSON payload into the input field.
- Review the generated PHP 8+ typed classes with fromArray hydration as they update in real time.
- Use the Copy button to copy the classes into your codebase.
Key Features
- 100% client-side — all processing happens in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
- Real-time code generation — PHP output updates as soon as the sample JSON changes.
- Typed class scaffolding — generate PHP 8+ classes from real payloads instead of sketching every property by hand.
- fromArray hydration helpers — output is tailored for array-to-object mapping workflows common in PHP applications.
- One-click copy — copy the generated classes to your clipboard with a single button press.
When to Use the JSON to PHP
- Laravel integrations — bootstrap DTO-style classes for external API data before mapping it into services or jobs.
- CMS plugin development — turn JSON configuration or content exports into typed PHP objects for safer handling.
- Webhook processing — model incoming payloads quickly when adding a new event handler to an existing PHP app.
Try It Now
Open JSON to PHP directly from anywhere on the site using ⌘K and typing the tool name. No login required — everything runs offline-capable in your browser.
Part of the JSON Tools collection on WebdevToolbox — free, browser-based developer tools with no login required.