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XML to JSON Converter Online

Convert XML into formatted JSON instantly in your browser. This XML to JSON converter is useful for developers, API testers, backend teams, and anyone transforming structured XML data into JSON for web apps, integrations, analysis, and debugging.

Last updated: March 2026

Input XML

JSON Output

Ready to convert XML to JSON.

Fast • Free • Browser-Based

Convert XML into readable JSON instantly

XML is still used in APIs, feeds, enterprise systems, SOAP services, and configuration files. JSON is often easier to work with in modern web applications and JavaScript-based workflows. This tool helps you move between those formats quickly.

✅ XML to JSON conversion

✅ Formatted JSON output

✅ Copy output

✅ Download JSON

✅ Browser-based

Your XML stays in the browser

This converter is designed to work directly in your browser during normal use. That means your XML input and generated JSON can be processed locally on your device.

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How to use this XML to JSON Converter

Paste XML into the input area, convert it, and then copy or download the generated JSON.

Paste valid XML into the input box.
Click Convert to JSON.
Review the formatted JSON output.
Copy the result or download it as a JSON file.

Example conversion

XML
<root>
  <user>
    <name>John</name>
  </user>
</root>

JSON
{
  "root": {
    "user": {
      "name": "John"
    }
  }
}

Common use cases

API response transformation
SOAP payload inspection
XML feed conversion
Config migration workflows
JavaScript-friendly data handling

What is XML to JSON conversion?

XML to JSON conversion transforms hierarchical XML data into a JSON structure that is easier to use in JavaScript applications, REST workflows, frontend tools, and data processing tasks.

This is especially useful when older systems return XML but your application, script, or API workflow expects JSON output.

Why convert XML into JSON?

JSON is more common in modern web development and easier to consume in JavaScript, Node.js, browser-based tools, and many APIs. Converting XML to JSON can reduce friction when moving data into newer systems or debugging structured responses.

Developer convenience: JSON is easier to inspect and manipulate in JavaScript.
Integration workflows: convert legacy XML responses for modern apps.
Data readability: formatted JSON is often easier to scan quickly.
Testing and debugging: compare payloads across systems more easily.

How this XML to JSON tool handles structure

This converter preserves element hierarchy and attempts to represent repeated XML nodes as arrays in JSON. XML attributes are placed under an @attributes key when present.

Since XML and JSON are structurally different, some XML documents may not map perfectly into a single universal JSON format. This tool is best suited for common XML conversion workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert XML to JSON?

Paste valid XML into the input box and click Convert to JSON.

Does this tool format the JSON output?

Yes. The converted JSON is shown in a readable, formatted structure.

Can I download the converted JSON?

Yes. You can download the output as a JSON file instantly.

What happens if my XML is invalid?

The tool shows an error message and does not generate JSON until the XML structure is valid.

Is this XML to JSON converter free?

Yes. This tool is free to use online and works directly in the browser.