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XML to JSON Converter

Instantly convert your XML documents into properly formatted JSON objects, entirely in your browser.

XML Input

JSON Output

About the XML to JSON Converter

What is this tool?

The XML to JSON Converter is a free, fast, and secure online utility that allows developers, data analysts, and software engineers to seamlessly translate XML (eXtensible Markup Language) data into JSON (JavaScript Object Notation). All conversion happens securely right inside your web browser.

What are XML and JSON?

XML is a markup language that defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable. It is often used in legacy systems, enterprise tools, SOAP APIs, and specialized configurations.

JSON is a lightweight data-interchange format that is easy for humans to read and write and easy for machines to parse. It is the modern standard format used by most RESTful web APIs and web applications today.

Why convert XML to JSON?

  • Modernizing Legacy APIs: You might be interacting with an older API (like SOAP) that outputs XML, but your front-end or modern microservice strictly expects JSON payloads.
  • Data Processing: JSON is naturally supported by JavaScript and most modern programming languages, making it significantly easier to parse, manipulate, and work with compared to XML.
  • Configuration Translation: Converting XML-based configuration files into JSON to use them in modern toolchains or Node.js environments.

Key Features

  • 100% Client-Side: Your data never leaves your browser. There are no server uploads, meaning your sensitive data structures remain completely secure.
  • File Support: Conveniently upload .xml files directly from your computer instead of copy-pasting massive documents.
  • Smart Parsing: The converter intelligently handles XML attributes (by prefixing them with @), nested tags, text nodes, and repeating elements (by grouping them into arrays).
  • Error Handling: If your XML is malformed, you'll receive clear visual feedback indicating the parsing error so you can fix it quickly.

How to use

Simply paste your valid XML code into the left input panel, or use the "Upload" button to select an XML file. Click "Convert to JSON", and the properly structured JSON object will immediately appear in the right panel. From there, you can copy it to your clipboard with one click or download it as a .json file.