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TimestampConverter¶
Description¶
Convert timestamps between different formats such as Unix epoch, strings, and Connect Date/Timestamp types. Applies to individual fields or to the entire value.
Use the concrete transformation type designed for the record key (org.apache.kafka.connect.transforms.TimestampConverter$Key) or value (org.apache.kafka.connect.transforms.TimestampConverter$Value).
Properties¶
| Name | Description | Type | Default | Valid Values | Importance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
target.type |
The desired timestamp representation: string, unix, Date, Time, or Timestamp. | string | high | ||
field |
The field containing the timestamp, or empty if the entire value is a timestamp. | string | “” | high | |
format |
A SimpleDateFormat-compatible format for the timestamp. Used to generate the output when type=string or used to parse the input if the input is a string. | string | “” | medium |