What is an XML to JSON Converter?
An XML to JSON converter validates XML and translates elements, attributes, text, repeated siblings, namespaces, comments, and CDATA into JSON-compatible values.
Data Conversion
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Convert XML into readable JSON in your browser with validation feedback and configurable conversion options.
Paste XML or load a sample to begin.
XML Input
Paste one well-formed XML document with a single root element.
JSON Output
Review the generated JSON and conversion warnings before using it.
Conversion details
XML status, summary, and warnings
Convert XML to see validation status, root element, element and attribute counts, JSON root type, and mapping warnings.
XML to JSON Guide
Convert XML structures into reviewable JSON
Translate XML documents for APIs, JavaScript applications, tests, migrations, and debugging while keeping mapping decisions visible.
How XML maps to JSON
Element names become object keys. Leaf text can become a string, nested elements become child properties, and repeated sibling names become arrays by default.
Attributes and text nodes
Attributes use the configurable @ prefix by default. Text inside elements with attributes or children uses the configurable #text key.
Common conversion issues
XML supports ordered mixed content, attributes, declarations, comments, processing instructions, and namespaces. JSON needs conventions to represent or omit those features.
Namespaces, lists, comments, and CDATA
Namespace prefixes remain in names, repeated elements can become arrays, comments are optional, and CDATA can merge into text or use a dedicated key.
XML Formatter vs XML to JSON Converter
XML Formatter preserves XML and improves its layout. XML to JSON Converter creates a different data format with explicit mapping choices and warnings.
XML to JSON Converter FAQ
How are XML attributes converted to JSON?
Attributes are preserved as JSON properties with @ before the attribute name by default. You can change or remove that prefix.
How are repeated XML elements handled?
Repeated sibling elements become a JSON array by default. Disabling that option keeps the last repeated value and displays a warning.
Does it preserve namespaces?
Namespace declarations, prefixes, and namespaced names are preserved lexically. JSON does not provide native XML namespace semantics.
Why does XML to JSON conversion need options?
XML and JSON model attributes, text, element order, comments, CDATA, namespaces, and repeated names differently, so conversion conventions must be chosen explicitly.
Does it fetch external XML resources?
No. The converter does not fetch remote DTDs, schemas, external entities, or other network resources.