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XML to JSON Converter

Paste your XML in the left pane, choose an action, and see the result on the right.

What is XML?

XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is a markup language used to store and transport data in a structured, text-based format. It is both human-readable and machine-readable, and was designed to be self-descriptive and platform-independent.

XML organizes data using custom tags and nested elements, allowing developers to define their own schemas for data representation. It is commonly used in web services, configuration files, document storage, and communication between systems.

Unlike HTML, which has predefined tags, XML allows you to define your own tags based on the data you want to represent. This flexibility makes it suitable for use cases like RSS feeds, Sitemaps, SOAP APIs, Office document formats, and more.

Key Characteristics of XML:

  • Self-descriptive: XML contains both data and the structure describing the data.
  • Custom tag definitions: You can define your own tags and structure.
  • Supports nested data: Easily models hierarchical relationships.
  • Platform-independent: Can be used across different systems and applications.
  • Text-based format: Easy to edit, debug, and version-control.

XML is still widely used in enterprise systems and government platforms, despite the rise of JSON in modern web development.

What is an XML to JSON Converter?

An XML to JSON Converter transforms structured XML data into JSON format. This is especially useful when integrating with APIs, tools, or platforms that require JSON input instead of XML.

Why Convert XML to JSON?

  • Modern development stacks: JSON is the preferred format for JavaScript, REST APIs, and web apps.
  • Streamlined data manipulation: JSON is easier to work with in JavaScript and frontend frameworks.
  • Simplified integration: Convert XML from legacy systems to JSON for use in modern microservices and frontends.
  • Cleaner formatting: JSON is more concise and human-friendly compared to deeply nested XML.

How to Use the Tool

  • Paste your XML content into the left editor.
  • Click the “XML to JSON” button located between the two editors.
  • View the converted JSON instantly in the right-hand editor.

The tool parses your XML, converts it into a structured JSON format, and handles attributes, nested elements, and arrays automatically. It’s perfect for developers working on data migration, API bridging, or transforming legacy feeds.

Need more tools? Try our JSON to XML Converter or JSON Diff Tool.