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Select-String — Convert results to JSON

Convert returned objects into JSON for APIs or automation. Base task: Search text files for a pattern.

Copy-ready commandSelect-String — Convert results to JSON
Select-String -Path C:\Logs\*.log -Pattern "error" | ConvertTo-Json -Depth 6

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7
Permissions
Varies by command
Last reviewed
2026-08-01

Examples

Convert results to JSON

Convert returned objects into JSON for APIs or automation.

Select-String -Path C:\Logs\*.log -Pattern "error" | ConvertTo-Json -Depth 6

Common errors

Command or option not supported

Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.

Access denied or insufficient privileges

Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.