Token-Oriented Object Notation

Reduce LLM Token Costsby up to 60%

TOON is a compact, human-readable data format designed for LLM prompts. Convert JSON, YAML, or CSV to TOON and save on tokens while improving accuracy.

60%
Token Savings
73.9%
LLM Accuracy
39.6%
Fewer Tokens
100%
Lossless

Why Choose TOON?

Token-Efficient

Typically 30-60% fewer tokens on large uniform arrays vs formatted JSON. Save money on every API call.

LLM-Friendly

Explicit lengths and fields enable validation. Achieves 73.9% accuracy vs JSON's 69.7% across major LLMs.

Minimal Syntax

Removes redundant punctuation. Uses indentation-based structure and tabular arrays for maximum clarity.

Fast Conversion

Instant conversion with our free online tools. No sign-up required, 100% client-side processing available.

Proven Results

Tested across Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, and Grok with 209 data retrieval questions. Consistently outperforms other formats.

Lossless

100% lossless serialization. Convert back and forth between JSON and TOON without losing any data.

See the Difference

Same data, massive token savings

JSON (Standard)
~50 tokens • Verbose
{
  "users": [
    {
      "id": 1,
      "name": "Alice",
      "role": "admin"
    },
    {
      "id": 2,
      "name": "Bob",
      "role": "user"
    }
  ]
}
TOON (Optimized)
60% Smaller
~20 tokens • Compact
users[2]{id,name,role}:
  1,Alice,admin
  2,Bob,user

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