TypeScript Interface Generator

Paste valid JSON and generate reusable TypeScript interfaces or type aliases with inferred primitive, array, and nested object types. Customize naming, optional properties, readonly fields, and output style before copying the result into your project.

Features

Smart type detectionNested interface generationArray type inferenceOptional/readonly propertiesInterface vs Type choiceCustom naming conventions

How to use the TypeScript Interface Generator

  1. 1Paste a valid JSON object or load an example into the input editor.
  2. 2Choose a root type name and select interface or type alias output.
  3. 3Configure optional properties, readonly fields, and naming preferences.
  4. 4Generate the TypeScript definitions and review the inferred nested types.
  5. 5Copy or download the result and refine any domain-specific unions or branded types in your project.

Common uses

  • Create frontend types from an API response sample.
  • Model configuration files and static JSON data.
  • Turn fixture data into typed test helpers.
  • Bootstrap interfaces before adding runtime validation with Zod or another schema library.

How JSON types are inferred

Strings, numbers, booleans, arrays, objects, and null values are detected from the sample. Nested objects become named definitions so the generated output remains readable and reusable.

Generated types describe the sample you provide. Review fields that can contain additional values, mixed array items, or null in real API responses.

Interfaces versus type aliases

Interfaces work well for extendable object shapes. Type aliases are useful when you prefer a consistent type-based style or plan to combine the result with unions and intersections.

Frequently asked questions

Can the generator handle nested JSON?

Yes. Nested objects and arrays are converted into additional TypeScript definitions and referenced from the parent type.

Does generated TypeScript validate data at runtime?

No. TypeScript types are removed during compilation. Use a runtime schema library when untrusted data must be validated.

Can I generate type aliases instead of interfaces?

Yes. Select the type alias output option before generating the result.

Related Code & Development Tools

JSON to TypeScript Interface Generator | WebUtils.io