XML to JSON Converter

What is XML to JSON Converter?

XML to JSON Converter transforms data from XML (eXtensible Markup Language) into JSON (JavaScript Object Notation). JSON is a lightweight, human-readable data interchange format widely used in web APIs, configuration files, and modern applications. Converting XML to JSON enables compatibility with JavaScript applications, REST APIs, and systems that prefer JSON format while preserving the original data structure and hierarchy.

Use this converter to quickly transform XML documents, API responses, configuration files, or any XML structure into clean JSON format. The tool automatically handles XML attributes, nested elements, text content, and maintains data relationships including arrays and objects.

XML to JSON Conversion Examples

Below are examples of XML to JSON conversion. Each example demonstrates how the converter transforms XML data into valid JSON format while maintaining data integrity and structure.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<user id="123" active="true">
  <name>John Doe</name>
  <age>30</age>
  <email>[email protected]</email>
  <roles>
    <role>admin</role>
    <role>user</role>
  </roles>
  <preferences>
    <theme>dark</theme>
    <notifications>true</notifications>
  </preferences>
</user>

{
  "user": {
    "@attributes": {
      "id": "123",
      "active": "true"
    },
    "name": "John Doe",
    "age": "30",
    "email": "[email protected]",
    "roles": {
      "role": [
        "admin",
        "user"
      ]
    },
    "preferences": {
      "theme": "dark",
      "notifications": "true"
    }
  }
}

Key Features

• Attribute Handling: Converts XML attributes to JSON properties using @attributes notation
• Element Processing: Transforms XML elements to JSON objects while preserving hierarchy
• Array Detection: Automatically converts repeated XML elements to JSON arrays
• Mixed Content Support: Handles XML elements with both text content and child elements
• Namespace Awareness: Processes XML namespaces and preserves namespace information
• Text Content Preservation: Maintains text content using #text notation for mixed content

How to use XML to JSON Tool?

1. Paste valid XML into the Input xml textarea or upload an XML file using the file upload button.
2. The tool automatically converts it to JSON in the Output json area with proper formatting and structure.
3. Use Copy to place the JSON on your clipboard for immediate use.
4. Choose Download to save the result as a .json file to your computer.
5. Click Reset to clear all inputs and remove saved values from browser storage.
6. The converter validates XML syntax and displays helpful error messages for invalid input.

Common Use Cases

• API Modernization: Convert XML API responses to JSON for modern web applications
• Data Migration: Transform XML data for JSON-based databases or NoSQL systems
• Configuration Conversion: Convert XML config files to JSON format for modern applications
• Web Development: Process XML data from legacy systems in JavaScript applications
• Data Analysis: Convert XML datasets to JSON for easier processing with modern tools
• System Integration: Bridge XML and JSON systems in hybrid environments