XML to JSON Converter Online – Free, Instant & No Signup

Free Online XML to JSON Converter – Instant & No Signup

Paste XML, configure options, and get clean formatted JSON in one click.

🔒 Zero Data Storage: Your XML is processed entirely in locally . Nothing is sent to any server, stored, or logged. Read our Zero Data Storage Policy →

Options:

✨ Pretty Print @ Include Attributes [ ] Force Arrays # Text Nodes

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JSON Output

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About

What is XML to JSON Conversion?

XML (eXtensible Markup Language) and JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) are both widely used data formats. XML has been the standard for data interchange since the 1990s, while JSON has become the preferred format for modern web APIs, mobile apps, and microservices due to its lighter syntax and native JavaScript compatibility.

Converting XML to JSON is a common task for developers who need to modernize legacy systems, consume third-party APIs, or process configuration files in a more readable format.

Conversion Example

XML — Input
<user id="101">
  <name>Jane Doe</name>
  <email>jane@example.com</email>
  <roles>
    <role>admin</role>
    <role>editor</role>
  </roles>
  <active>true</active>
</user>

JSON — Output
{
  "user": {
    "@id": "101",
    "name": "Jane Doe",
    "email": "jane@example.com",
    "roles": {
      "role": [
        "admin",
        "editor"
      ]
    },
    "active": "true"
  }
}

Options

Conversion Options Explained

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Pretty Print

Formats the JSON output with indentation and line breaks for human readability. Disable for compact, minified output.

Include Attributes

XML element attributes (e.g. id="1") are included in JSON prefixed with @. Disable to ignore all attributes.

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Force Arrays

Wraps all child elements in arrays even when there's only one item. Useful for consistent data structures in code.

Text Nodes

Includes text content of elements that also have attributes or children, stored under a #text key.

Guide

How to Use This XML to JSON Converter

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1. Paste XML

Paste your XML into the input box, or click "Load Sample XML" to try an example.

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2. Set Options

Configure pretty print, attributes, arrays, and indentation to match your needs.

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3. Convert

Click "Convert to JSON" or enable Live Mode for automatic real-time conversion.

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4. Copy or Download

Copy the JSON to clipboard or download it as a .json file for your project.

Use Cases

Who Uses XML to JSON Conversion?

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Web Developers

Convert XML API responses to JSON for use with modern JavaScript frameworks and REST APIs.

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Data Analysts

Transform XML datasets (RSS feeds, reports, exports) into JSON for easier processing.

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Backend Engineers

Migrate legacy SOAP/XML services to modern JSON-based REST or GraphQL APIs.

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Mobile Developers

Convert XML configuration files or server responses for mobile app integration.

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Students & Learners

Understand the structural differences between XML and JSON data formats.

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Enterprise Teams

Process XML exports from ERP, CRM, or legacy systems into JSON for modern toolchains.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my XML data sent to any server?

No. All conversion happens 100% in your browser using JavaScript's built-in XML parser (DOMParser). Your data never leaves your device. See our Zero Data Storage Policy for details.

How are XML attributes handled in JSON output?

When "Include Attributes" is enabled, XML attributes are included in the JSON output prefixed with @. For example, <user id="1"> becomes { "@id": "1" }. Disable the option to strip all attributes from the output.

What happens with repeated XML elements (arrays)?

Repeated sibling elements with the same tag name are automatically converted to a JSON array. For example, multiple <item> elements become "item": ["a", "b", "c"]. Enable "Force Arrays" to always wrap elements in arrays, even single ones.

Does this support large XML files?

Yes — the converter handles large XML files efficiently using the browser's native DOMParser. Very large files (10MB+) may take a moment to process depending on your device's performance, but there's no hard limit.

What is the difference between Pretty Print and Minify?

Pretty Print adds indentation and line breaks making the JSON easy to read by humans. Minify removes all whitespace to produce compact JSON, which is smaller in size and faster to transmit over networks — ideal for production APIs.

Can I convert JSON back to XML?

This tool converts XML → JSON only. For the reverse direction, look for a JSON to XML converter tool. We may add that feature soon!

What XML features are supported?

This tool supports nested elements, attributes, text nodes, CDATA sections, repeated elements (arrays), and namespaces. XML comments are stripped from the output. XML declarations (<?xml version="1.0"?>) are also handled gracefully.

Why is my JSON showing #text keys?

When an XML element has both attributes (or child elements) AND text content, the text is stored under a #text key to preserve the full data structure. You can disable this behaviour by unchecking the "Text Nodes" option.