What is XML to JSON Conversion?

XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is hierarchical and commonly used in enterprise systems, while JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is lightweight and ideal for modern applications.

This tool restructures your data from XML tags to key-value pairs in JSON format, preserving hierarchy and content without any manual effort.

Example 1: Simple Object

XML Input:

<person>
  <name>Alice</name>
  <age>30</age>
</person>

JSON Output:

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

Great for converting flat data into JSON-friendly structure.

Example 2: List of Items

XML Input:

<users>
  <user>
    <name>John</name>
    <age>25</age>
  </user>
  <user>
    <name>Jane</name>
    <age>28</age>
  </user>
</users>

JSON Output:

{
  "users": {
    "user": [
      {
        "name": "John",
        "age": 25
      },
      {
        "name": "Jane",
        "age": 28
      }
    ]
  }
}

JSON automatically wraps repeated XML tags into arrays. Useful for database records or form submissions.

Example 3: Nested Structure

XML Input:

<employee>
  <name>
    <first>Emily</first>
    <last>Blunt</last>
  </name>
  <role>Manager</role>
</employee>

JSON Output:

{
  "employee": {
    "name": {
      "first": "Emily",
      "last": "Blunt"
    },
    "role": "Manager"
  }
}

Nested XML elements become nested JSON objects — useful for contact forms, resumes, or configuration.

Example 4: XML with Attributes

XML Input:

<book isbn="978-1234567890">
  <title>Learn Go</title>
  <author>Max T.</author>
</book>

JSON Output:

{
  "book": {
    "@isbn": "978-1234567890",
    "title": "Learn Go",
    "author": "Max T."
  }
}

XML attributes are converted to JSON keys prefixed with @ — this helps preserve the original structure.

Example 5: Mixed Content

XML Input:

<note>
  <to>Alice</to>
  <message>Hello, welcome to the team!</message>
</note>

JSON Output:

{
  "note": {
    "to": "Alice",
    "message": "Hello, welcome to the team!"
  }
}

Useful for email systems, notifications, or chat exports.

How It Works

1. Upload an XML file or paste your content

2. Click Convert to JSON

3. Instantly view, copy, or download the generated JSON

   
   

No data is stored or sent to servers—everything happens in your browser.

Use Cases

• Web Development: Move from XML-based responses to API-friendly JSON structures

• API Integration: Convert XML payloads to JSON for REST-based microservices

• Data Cleanup: Standardize and restructure XML content before import/export

• Combine with JSON to XML or JSON to YAML to handle different system formats

• Pair with XML to YAML for human-readable configuration formats

Pro Tips

• If your XML has deeply nested elements, the JSON output will reflect the same hierarchy

• Remove XML attributes before conversion if you only want element-based data

• JSON is easier to work with in JavaScript-heavy apps—use this converter for frontend readiness

• No login, no uploads—your data stays private and secure