What is JSON to XML Conversion?

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) and XML (eXtensible Markup Language) are widely used formats for data storage and exchange. While JSON is lightweight and ideal for APIs, XML is still a preferred format in enterprise systems and legacy integrations.

Converting JSON to XML allows seamless communication between systems using different data formats.

How It Works

1. Upload or paste your JSON data into the tool.

2. Click Convert to XML.

3. Instantly get the equivalent XML output.

4. Copy the result or download it as an XML file.

Understanding JSON and XML

• What is JSON?
  JSON is a text-based data format that is easy for humans to read and write, and straightforward for machines to parse and generate. It is commonly used for transmitting data in web applications.

• What is XML?
  XML is a markup language designed to store and transport data, emphasizing a hierarchical structure with custom tags. It remains highly relevant for document storage, configuration files, and integrations with older systems.

Why Convert JSON to XML?

• Legacy Compatibility: Many organizations still rely on XML for data interchange between diverse systems.

• Data Migration: Moving data between modern APIs (often JSON-based) and older platforms (expecting XML).

• Integration: Bridging communication between services or applications that use different data formats.

Examples

Below are examples covering all JSON data types, including objects, arrays, strings, numbers, booleans, and null values.

Example 1: Simple Object

JSON Input:

{
  "name": "Alice",
  "age": 30
}

XML output:

<root>
  <name>Alice</name>
  <age>30</age>
</root>

Example 2: Nested JSON

JSON Input:

{
  "user": {
    "name": "Bob",
    "location": {
      "city": "Paris",
      "country": "France"
    }
  }
}

XML output:

<root>
  <user>
    <name>Bob</name>
    <location>
      <city>Paris</city>
      <country>France</country>
    </location>
  </user>
</root>

Example 3: Arrays in JSON

JSON Input:

{
  "employees": [
    { "name": "Alice", "id": 1 },
    { "name": "Bob", "id": 2 }
  ]
}

XML output:

<root>
  <employees>
    <name>Alice</name>
    <id>1</id>
  </employees>
  <employees>
    <name>Bob</name>
    <id>2</id>
  </employees>
</root>

These examples illustrate how different JSON structures—ranging from simple to complex—are converted into their XML equivalents, including arrays and all the fundamental data types.

Use Cases

• Configuration Files: Converting settings and preferences between platforms.

• API Transformations: Supporting both RESTful (JSON) and SOAP (XML) endpoints.

• Data Archiving: Storing structured data in a universally readable format.

Pro Tips

• Always wrap your JSON in an object, not an array, for root-level XML compatibility.

• Use keys that are valid XML element names (avoid symbols or starting with numbers).

• Combine with XML to YAML for multilayer transformations.

• Check round-trip accuracy using XML to JSON.

Convert JSON from a URL—and Share Results Instantly

Working with data hosted online? You can easily convert JSON files directly from a URL instead of copying and pasting the content. Just enter the web address (URL) of your JSON file into the converter, and let Qodex fetch and transform it into XML for you.Once your data is converted, sharing is straightforward—simply copy the XML output or download the file to send it along to teammates, clients, or anyone else who needs it. This makes collaboration on web-hosted data fast, secure, and headache-free.

Converting between these formats ensures your data remains accessible, reusable, and compatible across a variety of tools, environments, and languages.

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• Reading JSON files using Python

• Validating JSON using PHP

• Loading JSON from a file in Python

• Full form and basics of JSON