Transform XML data into properly structured JSON format instantly. Handles nested elements, attributes, and array detection — all in your browser.
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Input XML Data
Paste your XML below, upload a .xml file, or load a sample.
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XML attributes mapped to @attributes
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JSON Output
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How To Convert XML to JSON
Follow these simple steps to transform XML data into JSON
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Paste or Upload XML
Type or paste your XML data into the input area, or drag and drop a .xml file. You can also click "Load a sample" to try it instantly.
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Configure Options
Toggle "Include Attributes" to map XML attributes into the JSON structure. Enable "Pretty Print" for readable, indented output.
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Click Convert
Press the blue "Convert XML to JSON" button. The tool validates your XML, parses all nodes, and generates structured JSON automatically.
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Preview Formatted JSON
The converted JSON appears in a dark-themed code preview area with syntax-friendly formatting. Node count and file size are displayed above.
Copy or Download
Copy the JSON to your clipboard with one click, or download it as a .json file. Use "Reset Tool" to convert another XML document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about XML to JSON conversion
An XML to JSON Converter is an online tool that transforms data from XML (eXtensible Markup Language) format into JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) format. It parses the XML structure — including elements, nested nodes, attributes, and text content — and maps them into a clean JSON object hierarchy that is easier to work with in modern applications.
Yes, this XML to JSON Converter is completely free. There are no fees, no sign-up requirements, no usage limits, and no watermarks. You can convert as many XML documents as you need without any restrictions.
When "Include Attributes" is enabled, XML attributes are mapped to a special @attributes object within each JSON node. For example, <book id="1"> becomes {"@attributes": {"id": "1"}}. If disabled, attributes are ignored and only element content is converted.
When the converter encounters multiple sibling elements with the same tag name (e.g., multiple <book> elements inside a <catalog>), it automatically detects the repetition and converts them into a JSON array. A single occurrence remains a plain object, while two or more become an array — this is a standard convention in XML-to-JSON mapping.
Yes. The converter uses recursive parsing that handles any level of nested XML elements. Whether your XML is 2 levels or 50 levels deep, each nested element becomes a corresponding nested object in the JSON output. The structure is preserved accurately.
CDATA sections in XML are extracted and included in the JSON output. They appear as text content within the corresponding node. The CDATA markers themselves are removed, but the contained text is preserved as-is, including any special characters that CDATA was protecting.
The tool supports XML input up to 200,000 characters. This covers the vast majority of XML documents including configuration files, API responses, feeds, and data exports. Extremely large XML files (many megabytes of text) may take longer to process but should still work within this limit.
Absolutely. Your XML data never leaves your device. All parsing and conversion happens entirely within your browser using the built-in DOMParser and JavaScript. No data is uploaded to any server, no network requests are made, and nothing is stored. When you close or reset the tool, all data is gone.
This specific tool is designed for one-way conversion (XML to JSON). Converting JSON back to XML requires a separate tool that handles the reverse mapping — including converting @attributes objects back into XML attributes and arrays back into repeated elements. You would need a dedicated JSON to XML converter for that task.
Yes. The tool is fully responsive and works on smartphones, tablets, and desktops. The input textarea, options, and JSON output all adapt to your screen size. You can paste XML, convert it, copy the JSON, and download the file on any device with a modern browser.
If your XML has syntax errors — such as unclosed tags, mismatched tags, invalid characters, or missing declarations — the tool will display a clear error message explaining the issue. The browser's built-in XML parser catches these errors and reports the line number when available, helping you identify and fix the problem.
Pretty Print means the JSON output is formatted with proper indentation (2 spaces per level) and line breaks, making it easy to read. Without Pretty Print, the JSON would be a single long line of text — functionally identical but much harder for humans to read. Pretty Print is enabled by default and is recommended for most use cases.
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