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XML to PHP Converter

XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is used for SOAP APIs, RSS/Atom feeds, Android layouts, enterprise data exchange. Writing PHP models from XML by hand is repetitive and error-prone. This converter automates that step entirely — paste your XML, get PHP models instantly.

Generate PHP classes with typed properties and constructor promotion for modern PHP 8.x codebases.

How to use this converter

  1. Paste your XML into the left editor panel
  2. Click Generate
  3. Copy the generated PHP code from the right panel

No account. No upload. No tracking. Runs entirely in your browser.

Example PHP output

<?php
 
class Address {
    public function __construct(
        public readonly string $city,
        public readonly string $zip,
    ) {}
 
    public static function fromArray(array $data): self {
        return new self(
            city: $data['city'],
            zip: $data['zip'],
        );
    }
}

Why automate XML-to-PHP conversion?

Writing PHP class definitions by hand from XML is:

  • Tedious — especially for deeply nested or large XML payloads
  • Inconsistent — naming conventions drift when done manually across a team
  • Fragile — when the XML schema changes, hand-written models lag behind

PHP 8 typed properties and constructor promotion allow clean, concise data models — this converter targets modern PHP 8+ syntax.

This converter handles all of that automatically, giving you idiomatic PHP code that matches your XML structure exactly.

PHP and XML: what you need to know

PHP is a dynamically typed, server-side scripting language, powers Laravel, Symfony, and a large portion of the web. It uses class-based with typed properties for structured data — making it a natural fit for XML-driven applications.

What the converter generates

Output uses PHP 8 constructor promotion with typed properties and readonly modifiers where appropriate. Includes fromArray static factory methods and follows PSR-12 coding standards.

A common gotcha

PHP's loose type coercion can mask type mismatches — adding declare(strict_types=1) enforces strict mode.

XML input characteristics

XML allows mixed content (text + child elements), namespaces, and CDATA sections — more expressive but more verbose than JSON. XML is the foundation of many enterprise integration standards including XSLT, XSD, and SOAP.

When should I use this converter?

Use this for Laravel or Symfony projects where you need clean, typed DTO classes from API responses — avoiding raw array access throughout your codebase.

Common use cases

  • Generating typed DTOs for Laravel API resources and form requests
  • Creating value objects for Symfony components consuming external APIs
  • Producing typed models for PHP CLI scripts processing configuration files
  • Onboarding new team members by auto-generating the data layer
  • Validating XML contract compatibility with PHP type definitions
  • Generating PHP models from Laravel/Symfony APIs API responses
  • Creating typed DTOs for WordPress plugins
  • Rapid prototyping with real XML payloads
  • Keeping PHP structs in sync when XML schemas evolve

Frequently asked questions

Does this work for large XML payloads?

Yes. The converter is optimized for large and deeply nested XML structures, running entirely in the browser without page reloads or server round-trips.

Does this converter support eXtensible Markup Language namespaces and nested structures?

Yes. XML supports both element content and attributes — this converter handles both when generating typed models. The parser handles deeply nested structures and generates matching nested PHP class definitions.

How are optional fields handled in the PHP output?

Fields that may be absent or null in your XML are marked as optional in the generated PHP code. Note: PHP's loose type coercion can mask type mismatches — adding declare(strict_types=1) enforces strict mode.

Can I use the output directly in a Laravel/Symfony APIs project?

Yes. The generated PHP code follows idiomatic patterns for Laravel/Symfony APIs — you can copy it directly into your project.

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