# Tools

Tools are standalone utilities for working with EDI. They are not tied to any partner or flow, so you can use them on their own whenever you need them.

## EDI Translator

The EDI Translator converts an X12 EDI document to JSON so you can see how Tediware reads it. It is handy for inspecting a file or checking a partner's document without setting up a partner or flow first.

1. Go to **Tools** and open the **EDI Translator**
2. Add your EDI in one of three ways: paste it into the editor, drag a file onto the editor, or click **Upload file**. Input is limited to 50KB.
3. Click **Translate**
4. The JSON appears below the editor. Click **Copy** to copy it.

The translation runs the same EDI-to-JSON conversion that inbound flows use, so the output matches what you would receive from a live flow processing the same document.