JSON to XML

Convert JSON data formats into clean XML documents.

100% Client-Side Local Execution

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{"user":{"id":1,"name":"Alice"}}

{"user":{"id":1,"name":"Alice"}}

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<root>
  <user>
    <id>1</id>
    <name>Alice</name>
  </user>
</root>

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<root>
  <user>
    <id>1</id>
    <name>Alice</name>
  </user>
</root>

What is JSON to XML?

This json to xml converter transforms JSON objects and arrays into well-formed XML markup, useful when you're integrating with older APIs, SOAP services, or systems that still expect XML payloads. It's a free json to xml tool that handles nested objects, arrays, and primitive values without requiring any schema setup. Paste your JSON and get usable XML in one step.

Technical Execution

The converter walks the JSON tree recursively: object keys become XML element tag names, nested objects become nested elements, and arrays are repeated as sibling elements under a shared parent tag. Primitive values (strings, numbers, booleans) become the text content of their corresponding element, with special characters escaped to valid XML entities.

Zero Data Storage Guarantee

JSON payloads frequently contain customer records, config values, or internal API responses that shouldn't leave your machine. This tool converts entirely client-side in your browser, so the data you paste is never sent to a server or stored anywhere.

How to Use JSON to XML (Step-by-Step Guide)

Paste your JSON object or array into the input field
The tool validates the JSON and converts it to XML automatically
Review the generated XML structure and tag names
Adjust the root element name if the tool provides that option
Copy the XML output or download it as a .xml file

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I convert json to xml online without writing a script?

A: Paste your JSON into the input box and the converter generates the equivalent XML instantly — no code or library installation needed.

Q: What happens to JSON arrays when converting to XML?

A: Each array item becomes a repeated sibling XML element with the same tag name, since XML doesn't have a native array concept.

Q: Are special characters like & and < handled correctly?

A: Yes, characters that are invalid in XML text content are automatically escaped to their entity equivalents (&, <, etc.).

Q: Is this json to xml converter free?

A: Yes, it's completely free with no usage limits or account requirement.

Q: Can it handle deeply nested JSON objects?

A: Yes, nesting of any depth is supported — each nested object simply becomes a nested XML element.

Q: What's the difference between this and xml-to-json?

A: This tool converts in the JSON-to-XML direction; the xml-to-json tool does the reverse, parsing XML markup back into a JSON structure.

Q: Does it generate an XML declaration at the top?

A: Most output includes a standard XML declaration line; check the generated output's first line if your target system requires a specific encoding attribute.

Q: Can I use this for SOAP API payloads?

A: It produces generic XML suitable as a starting point, though SOAP envelopes typically need additional namespace and header wrapping you may need to add manually.

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