XML to JSON

Convert XML data formats into clean JSON documents.

100% Client-Side Local Execution

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<user><id>1</id><name>Alice</name></user>

<user><id>1</id><name>Alice</name></user>

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

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

What is XML to JSON?

This xml to json converter parses XML documents and transforms them into equivalent JSON objects, which is the typical first step when migrating data from legacy SOAP APIs or XML feeds into modern JavaScript applications. It handles nested elements, attributes, and repeated tags automatically. A fast way to convert xml to json online without writing a custom parser.

Technical Execution

The tool parses the XML document tree and maps each element to a JSON key, with nested elements becoming nested objects and repeated sibling elements becoming arrays. XML attributes are typically preserved using a prefixed key (such as @attributeName) so they remain distinguishable from child element content.

Zero Data Storage Guarantee

XML feeds and API responses can carry account details, order data, or internal system identifiers. This converter parses everything in your browser using built-in XML parsing, so your document is never uploaded to an external server.

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

Paste your XML document into the input panel
The tool parses the XML and converts the structure to JSON
Check how attributes and repeated elements were mapped
Adjust array/attribute handling options if the tool provides them
Copy the JSON output or download it as a .json file

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I parse xml to json without writing my own parser?

A: Paste the raw XML into the input field — the tool handles the parsing and structural mapping automatically, no code needed.

Q: How are XML attributes represented in the JSON output?

A: Attributes are commonly prefixed, often with @, to keep them distinct from child elements and text content in the resulting JSON object.

Q: What happens with repeated sibling tags?

A: Repeated elements with the same tag name under a parent are converted into a JSON array, preserving their original order.

Q: Is this xml to json converter free?

A: Yes, free to use with no account or conversion limits.

Q: Does it handle XML namespaces?

A: Basic namespace prefixes are generally preserved as part of the tag name; complex namespace resolution may need manual cleanup afterward.

Q: Can it convert malformed or invalid XML?

A: No, the input must be well-formed XML — unclosed tags or mismatched elements will cause a parsing error.

Q: How is this different from the json-to-xml converter?

A: This tool converts in the opposite direction, from XML markup into a JSON structure, rather than JSON into XML.

Q: What about XML text content mixed with child elements?

A: Mixed content (text alongside child elements) is handled by most parsers using a dedicated text key, though very complex mixed content may simplify imperfectly.

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