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Free XML to JSON Converter - Convert XML to JSON Online
Convert XML data to JSON format instantly. Perfect for API integration, data transformation, and modern web development.
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XML to JSON Converter
Convert XML data to JSON format instantly. Perfect for API integration, data transformation, and modern web development.
XML Input
JSON Output
About This Tool
What is XML to JSON Converter?
XML to JSON conversion bridges two fundamentally different data formats used across web services, file formats, and legacy systems. REST APIs use JSON; SOAP services, RSS feeds, SVG files, Maven/Gradle build configs, and many enterprise systems use XML. This XML to JSON Converter parses XML documents and outputs equivalent JSON objects - handling attributes, nested elements, CDATA sections, and namespaces.
Paste any valid XML - a SOAP envelope, an RSS feed, a sitemap.xml, a Spring config file, or any XML document - and get structured JSON output. Element text content, nested child elements, and XML attributes are all preserved in the output. Attributes are typically mapped to an @ key prefix to distinguish them from element content.
Practical conversion scenarios: integrating a SOAP web service response into a JavaScript application that expects JSON; parsing an RSS or Atom feed to extract article titles, links, and publication dates; reading Maven pom.xml dependencies programmatically; converting an Android strings.xml resource file for use in a shared i18n JSON format; and migrating legacy XML configuration files to JSON.
The converter handles multi-level nesting, repeated elements at the same level (which become JSON arrays), and mixed content (elements that contain both text and child elements). CDATA sections are unwrapped and their content is output as a plain string.
For SOAP-to-REST migration projects, this tool is a quick way to inspect response structures and plan the JSON equivalent schema without manually transcribing XML field names and nesting.
Features
Powerful Features
Everything you need in one amazing tool
XML to JSON
Convert any XML structure to JSON. Handles nested elements, attributes, and complex hierarchies.
Validate XML
Detect XML syntax errors before conversion. Shows error line numbers for quick fixing.
Pretty Print
Format output JSON with indentation. Makes results readable and easy to copy.
Array Detection
Automatically converts repeated XML elements to JSON arrays. Smart structure detection.
Quick Copy
Copy converted JSON to clipboard instantly. Use in code or save to file.
100% Private
All conversions happen in browser. No data uploaded, completely secure and private.
Simple Process
How It Works
Get started in 4 easy steps
1
Paste XML Data
Copy XML from file, API response, or configuration and paste into editor.
2
Validate Syntax
Tool checks XML syntax automatically. Fix any errors before converting.
3
Convert to JSON
Click convert and get structured JSON output instantly. See preview in real-time.
4
Copy or Download
Copy JSON to clipboard or download as .json file. Use in your application.
Why Us
Why Choose Our XML to JSON Converter?
Stand out from the competition
Instant Conversion
Convert XML to JSON in milliseconds. No server delays, instant results.
Complex Structures
Handle nested XML, attributes, CDATA, namespaces. Preserves all data.
Error Detection
Validates XML before converting. Shows exact error locations and descriptions.
No Limits
Convert files of any size. No restrictions on XML complexity or length.
100% Secure
All processing in browser. No uploads, no storage, completely private.
Download Results
Save converted JSON as file. Keep for records or use in projects.
Use Cases
Perfect For
See how others are using this tool
API Integration
Convert SOAP XML responses to JSON for REST APIs. Bridge old and new systems.
Data Migration
Migrate legacy XML databases to modern JSON databases. One-time bulk conversion.
JavaScript Parsing
Convert XML config files to JSON for easier JavaScript parsing. Native JSON support.
Configuration Files
Convert XML configs (Maven, Ant) to JSON for modern build tools. Simplify pipelines.
Data Analytics
Transform XML reports to JSON for analysis tools. Pandas, R, and analytics platforms.
RSS/Feed Processing
Convert RSS/Atom XML feeds to JSON. Parse feeds with JavaScript easily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about XML to JSON Converter
XML attributes are converted to JSON properties with an @ prefix by default. For example, <book id="123"> becomes {"book": {"@id": "123"}}. This preserves the distinction between element content and attributes in the JSON output.
Currently this tool only converts XML to JSON. JSON to XML conversion is more complex because JSON lacks XML features like attributes and namespaces, requiring manual decisions about structure mapping. Use a dedicated JSON to XML tool for reverse conversion.
Repeated elements are automatically converted to JSON arrays. If <items><item>A</item><item>B</item></items>, the output is {"items": {"item": ["A", "B"]}}. Single elements stay as objects, multiple become arrays.
Yes, XML namespaces are preserved in the JSON keys. For example, <ns:element xmlns:ns="http://example.com"> becomes {"ns:element": {...}}. The namespace prefix is included in property names.
The tool can handle very large XML files (10MB+) since processing happens in your browser. However, browser memory limits apply - if you experience slowdowns with huge files, try splitting them into smaller chunks.
No! All conversion happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your XML data is never uploaded to any server, making it completely safe for sensitive config files, customer data, or proprietary schemas.
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