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Convert Python Dict to Lua Table Online - Free, Local & Instant

Instant Python Dict (.py) to Lua Table (.lua) converter. 100% client-side processing in your browser RAM — zero file uploads, full privacy, drag & drop or paste raw text.

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Technical Comparison: Python Dict vs Lua Table

Data & Dev Config
Specification Python Dict (Source) Lua Table (Target)
Full Specification Python Dictionary & List Literal Lua / Roblox Luau Native Table Literal
File Extension & MIME .py (text/x-python) .lua (text/x-lua)
Data Typing Model Python native True, False, None, dict {}, and list [] literals Dynamic (1-based arrays, dictionary records, booleans, numbers, nil)
Structure & Hierarchy Nested dictionaries and lists ready for Python scripts Nested associative/array tables { key = value }
Comments Support Supported (# comment) Supported (-- single line and --[[ block ]])
Primary Ecosystem Django settings, FastAPI fixtures, data science notebooks, ETL scripts Roblox Studio ModuleScripts, Love2D, World of Warcraft addons, Neovim configs

Python Dict to Lua Table — Before & After Example

Before (Python Dict Input)
data = [
  {
    "id": 1,
    "name": "Alice Johnson",
    "email": "alice@example.com",
    "role": "admin",
    "active": True,
    "score": 98.5,
    "address": {
      "city": "Berlin",
      "country": "DE",
    },
  },
  {
    "id": 2,
    "name": "Bob Smith",
    "email": "bob@example.com",
    "role": "editor",
    "active": False,
    "score": 87,
    "address": {
      "city": "Austin",
      "country": "US",
    },
  },
  {
    "id": 3,
    "name": "Chiara Rossi",
    "email": "chiara@example.com",
    "role": "viewer",
    "active": True,
    "score": 91.25,
    "address": {
      "city": "Milan",
      "country": "IT",
    },
  },
]
After (Lua Table Output)
local data = {
  {
    id = 1,
    name = "Alice Johnson",
    email = "alice@example.com",
    role = "admin",
    active = true,
    score = 98.5,
    address = {
      city = "Berlin",
      country = "DE",
    },
  },
  {
    id = 2,
    name = "Bob Smith",
    email = "bob@example.com",
    role = "editor",
    active = false,
    score = 87,
    address = {
      city = "Austin",
      country = "US",
    },
  },
  {
    id = 3,
    name = "Chiara Rossi",
    email = "chiara@example.com",
    role = "viewer",
    active = true,
    score = 91.25,
    address = {
      city = "Milan",
      country = "IT",
    },
  },
}

return data

Frequently Asked Questions: Python Dict to Lua Table

How do I convert Python Dict to Lua Table online without uploading sensitive files? ▾

Paste your Python Dict data or drag and drop a .py file into the converter above. ZeroUpload parses Python Dict and serializes Lua Table 100% inside your browser RAM using local JavaScript—no bytes are ever sent to an external server.

How are nested objects or tabular columns mapped between Python Dict and Lua Table? ▾

When converting hierarchical structures (Nested dictionaries and lists ready for Python scripts) and tabular or config formats (Nested associative/array tables { key = value }), our engine automatically flattens or unflattens dot-separated keys (such as address.city) and preserves numbers, booleans, arrays, and null values.

Is this Python Dict to Lua Table converter free for commercial and production config files? ▾

Yes. The tool is completely free, requires no account or API key, and works offline once loaded. Because execution happens in local memory, it is safe for proprietary Python Dict, database exports, and production secrets.

Can I convert Lua Table back to Python Dict? ▾

Yes! Click the "Swap (Lua Table → Python Dict)" button at the top of the workspace or use the reverse converter link at the bottom of this page for bidirectional conversion.