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XML to JSON Converter Runs in your browser. No input data is sent to our server.

Paste XML into the editor, convert it instantly, and copy or download the JSON result. This page is useful for feeds, APIs, configuration files, and data transformation workflows.

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Paste content and convert it instantly.

This converter runs in your browser so you can reshape structured text, config data, and encoded values without sending working content to a remote processing service.

Convert XML to JSON Online

Convert XML to JSON online with instant formatting, copy, download, and sample input support.

How to use XML to JSON Converter

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Paste content into the xml input panel.

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Run the converter to generate the target format instantly.

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Copy or download the result once it looks right.

What this tool helps you do

Paste, convert, and copy results quickly

Useful for APIs, configuration files, and structured text

Sample input is built in for quick testing

Download the converted output as a file

Why this helps in text and data workflows

Converting an RSS or Atom feed from XML to JSON to make it easier to parse in JavaScript or a REST API client.

Translating an XML API response from a legacy SOAP or enterprise service into JSON for use in a modern application.

Reformatting an XML config or data export file into JSON for processing with tools that only accept JSON input.

Inspecting the structure of an XML document by converting it to JSON where the hierarchy is easier to read.

Common problems and fixes

Repeated XML elements are not converting to an array.

When a parent element contains multiple child elements with the same tag, the converter maps them to a JSON array. If only one such child exists, it may appear as a single object instead. This is standard XML-to-JSON mapping behaviour.

XML attributes are missing from the JSON output.

XML attributes are mapped differently from child elements. Depending on the converter strategy, attributes may appear as @-prefixed keys in the JSON object or be merged alongside element content.

The XML has a namespace prefix and the JSON keys look odd.

XML namespace prefixes like ns:element become part of the key name in JSON output since JSON has no namespace concept. Strip or simplify namespaces in the XML source if the resulting key names are too verbose.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert XML to JSON?

Paste your XML into the input box, run the converter, and copy or download the JSON output.

Will this XML to JSON converter validate XML syntax?

Yes. Invalid XML is rejected and the page returns an error instead of incomplete JSON.

Is this XML to JSON converter free?

Yes. It is free to use in your browser.

Why does a single XML child element not appear as an array in JSON?

JSON arrays are inferred from repeated sibling elements with the same tag. A single child element becomes a JSON object. If you always need an array, ensure there are at least two matching siblings in the source XML, or restructure the output after conversion.

Can I convert JSON back to XML?

Yes. Use the JSON to XML converter to go in the other direction.

What is the difference between XML and JSON?

XML is a markup language that uses tags, attributes, and nesting to represent structured data. JSON uses key-value pairs, arrays, and nested objects. JSON is more compact and widely used in modern APIs; XML is still common in enterprise systems, feeds, and document formats.