JSON Utilities

XML to JSON

See parse XML documents and convert them into clean JSON objects.

Last updated: April 28, 2026

XML Input

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JSON Output

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Tool Settings

XML Parsing

Our parser handles attributes (prefixed with @_), namespaces, and deeply nested tags. It converts XML into a clean, hierarchical JSON object.

Clean JSON

The output is automatically formatted with a 2-space indentation for immediate inspection.

Real-time Processing

All processing happens locally in your browser. Large files are handled in memory and never uploaded to any server.

XML to JSON

Modernize your data by converting legacy XML into easy-to-use JSON. Our converter intelligently handles XML attributes, namespaces, CDATA sections, and deeply nested elements, producing a clean JSON representation that is immediately consumable in JavaScript, Python, and other modern programming languages. You can control how attributes are mapped, as child objects, prefixed keys, or merged into parent elements, and decide whether text that looks numeric or boolean is converted to real JSON types or kept as strings to match the source document exactly. Repeated sibling elements are grouped into arrays while a single occurrence stays an object. When parsing fails, the tool reports the line number and the XML reason, such as an unclosed tag, so repairs are quick. Some detail is inherently lost: XML comments and processing instructions do not survive, and namespace prefixes may flatten into key names. This tool is essential for migrating legacy enterprise SOAP APIs to RESTful JSON services, parsing RSS feeds for modern front-end frameworks, or converting configuration files between formats. Everything runs locally in your browser.

Attribute to Key Conversion

Namespace Handling

Type Auto-Detection (Numbers/Bools)

CDATA Section Support

Clean JSON Output

Array Grouping for Repeated Elements

Line-Number Parse Error Reporting

Why This Tool Exists

What makes this useful — and why I built it this way.

Modern Standard Formats: Translate older XML datasets to lightweight JSON files.

Attribute Handling Controls: Choose how to handle XML element attributes in JSON.

Optimized Output: Reduces file size by stripping redundant tag characters.

Typed Output: Numbers and booleans become real JSON types instead of quoted strings.

When You'd Use This

Real situations where this tool saves the day.

API Integrations: Parse third-party XML RSS feeds into modern JSON arrays.

Data Migration: Convert enterprise database XML outputs to modern JSON systems.

Web Development: Format XML resources to load inside client-side JS apps.

Feed Processing: Convert RSS or Atom XML into JSON for static site data.

Using XML to JSON

It's straightforward — here's how it works.

Step 1

Paste your XML code into the box.

Step 2

Configure how attributes should be mapped (as keys or children).

Step 3

Choose whether numeric and boolean-looking text should be auto-typed.

Step 4

Check the preview and fix any reported line-number errors.

Step 5

Download the resulting JSON object.

Questions People Ask

Honest answers about how this works.

How are XML attributes handled?

Short answer: You can choose to have attributes converted into standard JSON keys (prefixed or unprefixed) or ignore them entirely.

How are repeated XML elements represented?

When the same tag appears multiple times as siblings, the converter collects them into a JSON array so no data is dropped. A tag that appears once stays a plain object, and you can force array output when you know the schema expects a list.

Is my XML uploaded for conversion?

No. The document is parsed and converted entirely in your browser, so legacy exports, SOAP responses, and internal feeds never leave your device. The resulting JSON is produced in local memory and handed to you as a download without any round trip to a server.