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XML โ†” JSON Converter

Convert XML to JSON or JSON to XML instantly in your browser. Bidirectional, real-time with formatting and copy-to-clipboard.

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How to use XML โ†” JSON Converter

XML โ†” JSON Converter handles bidirectional conversion between XML and JSON formats, essential for integrating legacy XML APIs with modern JavaScript applications.

  1. 1Select the conversion direction: XML โ†’ JSON or JSON โ†’ XML.
  2. 2Paste your XML or JSON into the input panel.
  3. 3The output panel updates in real-time with the converted result.
  4. 4Click Copy to copy the formatted result to your clipboard.
  5. 5Use the Load Sample button to see an example conversion.

Common Use Cases

  • Converting SOAP API XML responses to JSON for JavaScript processing
  • Transforming RSS/Atom feeds (XML) into JSON for web apps
  • Converting JSON data to XML for legacy system integration
  • Parsing config files and data feeds from XML-based services

Pro Tips

  • XML is verbose โ€” JSON equivalents are usually 30-50% smaller.
  • XML attributes become nested objects in JSON โ€” keep that in mind.
  • For large XML files, paste only the relevant portion for faster processing.
  • Use JSON โ†’ XML when integrating with SOAP web services or RSS feeds.

Frequently Asked Questions

XML (eXtensible Markup Language) and JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) are both data formats. Converting between them makes XML data usable in modern JavaScript APIs and vice versa.

Yes. XML attributes are preserved in the JSON output, typically mapped to a special key like '@attributes' or merged into the object properties.

All conversion happens in your browser. No data is sent to any server.

Yes. Deeply nested XML elements, arrays, and mixed content are all handled correctly in the conversion.

Yes, 100% free with no registration needed.

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