Convert XML to JSON online with confidence
XML is a dependable way to exchange structured data and information. It is common in legacy services, publishing systems, product feeds, news feeds, configuration files, and any type of API. JSON is often a simple and easy way to inspect and work with in modern JavaScript applications. Our free XML to JSON converter tool bridges those formats without turning a simple formatting task into a complicated workflow.
Paste a well-formed XML documents data into the input panel and click the Convert button. The result is formatted into JSON with indentation so, nested elements, repeated records, attributes, and text values are easy to review. XML attributes are preserved in an
@attributes
object, while text that exists beside child elements is shown as
#text
. Repeated element names become arrays. Those predictable conventions make the converted output useful in your application for debugging and adaptation.
How to use the XML to JSON converter
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Go to our XML to JSON converter
Visit our web tool to convert your XML file into a JSON file. -
Paste your XML data
Copy the complete XML document data into the left panel. Include the outermost root element. -
Convert the document
Select or click the Convert button. The tool checks that the XML is well formed before transforming it. -
Review your JSON data
Read the indented output on the right. Look for arrays where XML used repeated sibling tags. -
Copy or refine
Select and copy the JSON for a test fixture, integration, or another application. You can adjust the XML and convert again at any time.
Useful features for practical conversion
Browser processing
The conversion happens in the current browser session. Nothing is sent to a XML and JSON Converter server.
Helpful validation
Malformed markup produces a clear error message instead of misleading output.
Readable formatting
Indented JSON makes object boundaries and lists quicker to understand.
100% Free
Our online XML to JSON convert is a 100% free tool. You dont need any subscription to use our amazing tool.
Safe to use
Our tool is 100% safe to use for you. You dont need create any account to use our tool.
No loading server
Our XML to JSON converter dont need load any server, API or third-party app. It's very simple and light-weight tool.
Why Convert XML into JSON?
JSON is concise and maps naturally to objects used in browser and server-side JavaScript. Converting lets you compare payload shapes, prepare mock data, or understand an XML endpoint before writing code. It can also make an old data feed more approachable for teammates who are familiar with JSON but not XML namespaces and attribute-heavy structures.
There is an important distinction between a conversion and a business mapping. This tool faithfully represents the structure it sees; it does not guess what an element means. A repeated
item
element becomes an array, attributes are retained, and simple leaf values become strings. That transparency is valuable: you can decide deliberately how your application should interpret numbers, dates, booleans, or domain-specific values.
XML to JSON FAQ
Why does an XML attribute appear under @attributes?
Attributes and child elements have different roles in XML. Grouping attributes retains that distinction and avoids collisions with element names.
Why did one element become an array?
When siblings share the same element name, the converter represents them as an array so no values are lost.
Does the converter support XML declarations and comments?
Yes. Standard declarations and comments can be present; element structure is converted into the JSON result.
Can I convert sensitive content?
Processing is local, but you should still follow your organisation’s data-handling policy and avoid sharing sensitive content on public devices.
Need the reverse format?
If you have an object or API response and need an XML document, use our companion converter.
Open JSON to XML ConverterRelated tool
JSON to XML Converter turns a JSON object or array into XML and lets you name the document root. Together, the two tools make it straightforward to inspect and move between common structured-data formats.