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XML to JSON Converter

Transform XML into clean, formatted JSON in moments. Everything runs locally in your browser, so your input remains private.

Convert XML to JSON with confidence

XML remains a dependable way to exchange structured information. It is common in legacy services, publishing systems, product feeds, configuration files, and enterprise APIs. JSON is often easier to inspect and work with in modern JavaScript applications. This free XML to JSON converter bridges those formats without turning a simple formatting task into a complicated workflow.

Paste a well-formed XML document into the input panel and select Convert. The result is formatted with indentation so nested elements, repeated records, attributes, and text values are easy to review. XML attributes are preserved in an @attributes object, while text that exists beside child elements is shown as #text . Repeated element names become arrays. Those predictable conventions make the converted output useful for debugging and adaptation.

How to use the XML to JSON converter

  1. Paste your XML

    Copy the complete XML document into the left panel. Include the outermost root element.

  2. Convert the document

    Select the Convert button. The tool checks that the XML is well formed before transforming it.

  3. Review your JSON

    Read the indented output on the right. Look for arrays where XML used repeated sibling tags.

  4. Copy or refine

    Select and copy the JSON for a test fixture, integration, or another tool. You can adjust the XML and convert again at any time.

Useful features for practical conversion

Local processing

The conversion happens in the current browser session. Nothing is sent to a XML and JSON Converter server.

Helpful validation

Malformed markup produces a clear error message instead of misleading output.

Readable formatting

Indented JSON makes object boundaries and lists quicker to understand.

Benefits of changing XML into JSON

JSON is concise and maps naturally to objects used in browser and server-side JavaScript. Converting lets you compare payload shapes, prepare mock data, or understand an XML endpoint before writing code. It can also make an old data feed more approachable for teammates who are familiar with JSON but not XML namespaces and attribute-heavy structures.

There is an important distinction between a conversion and a business mapping. This tool faithfully represents the structure it sees; it does not guess what an element means. A repeated item element becomes an array, attributes are retained, and simple leaf values become strings. That transparency is valuable: you can decide deliberately how your application should interpret numbers, dates, booleans, or domain-specific values.

XML to JSON FAQ

Why does an XML attribute appear under @attributes?

Attributes and child elements have different roles in XML. Grouping attributes retains that distinction and avoids collisions with element names.

Why did one element become an array?

When siblings share the same element name, the converter represents them as an array so no values are lost.

Does the converter support XML declarations and comments?

Yes. Standard declarations and comments can be present; element structure is converted into the JSON result.

Can I convert sensitive content?

Processing is local, but you should still follow your organisation’s data-handling policy and avoid sharing sensitive content on public devices.

Need the reverse format?

If you have an object or API response and need an XML document, use our companion converter.

Open JSON to XML Converter

Related tool

JSON to XML Converter turns a JSON object or array into XML and lets you name the document root. Together, the two tools make it straightforward to inspect and move between common structured-data formats.