# How do I convert a Postman collection to k6 on the desktop?

Canonical HTML: https://performate.app/resources/postman-to-k6

Export your Postman collection (and environment), import the JSON into Performate on Windows, pick a k6 scenario type, then run locally with live metrics and a shareable report. You do not need a separate k6 install or a one-shot CLI converter to start.

## What is the typical Postman to k6 workflow in Performate?

1. Export your Postman collection (and environment if you use one).
2. Import into a Performate workspace and review variables.
3. Choose a k6 scenario type (smoke, load, stress, spike, and more).
4. Run locally, watch live metrics, then export or share the report.

## Why not only CLI converters like postman-to-k6?

Tools like postman-to-k6 are useful for a one-shot script. Performate keeps collections, environments, AI-assisted edits, and reports in one place so the migration survives the next release—not only the first demo.