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XML to JSON Converter — Free 2026

Convert XML documents to JSON using the browser's built-in DOMParser. Preserves attributes and arrays.

XML Input

JSON Output

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How It Works

Paste XML
Click Convert
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XML to JSON Conversion Explained

XML (eXtensible Markup Language) has been a cornerstone of data exchange for decades, used in SOAP APIs, RSS feeds, SVG graphics, and enterprise integrations. However, modern web development has largely shifted to JSON for its simplicity and native JavaScript support. This converter bridges the two formats by parsing your XML using the browser's built-in DOMParser and recursively converting it to a clean JSON structure.

How Attributes and Elements Map

XML attributes are prefixed with @ in the JSON output. For example, <book category="fiction"> produces {"@category": "fiction"}. Text content is stored under a #text key when the element also has attributes or child elements. If an element has only text content, it maps directly to a string value. Repeated sibling elements with the same tag automatically become JSON arrays. For validating the output, use our JSON formatter.

Common Use Cases

Developers frequently need to convert XML API responses to JSON for frontend consumption, transform legacy SOAP payloads for REST APIs, or convert configuration files between formats. RSS and Atom feeds are XML-based and often need conversion for JavaScript-based feed readers. This tool handles all these scenarios without requiring any server-side processing. You can also convert YAML configuration files with our YAML to JSON converter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does XML to JSON conversion work?

The tool uses the browser's built-in DOMParser to parse XML into a DOM tree, then recursively converts each element into a JSON object. Element names become keys, text content becomes values, attributes are stored with an @ prefix, and repeated child elements become arrays.

Are XML attributes preserved?

Yes. XML attributes are converted to JSON keys with an @ prefix. For example, <user id="5"> becomes {"user": {"@id": "5"}}.

What happens with repeated XML elements?

When multiple sibling elements share the same tag name, they are automatically grouped into a JSON array. For example, multiple <item> elements become an array under the "item" key.

Is my XML data secure?

Yes. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using DOMParser. No data is sent to any server, making it safe for sensitive or proprietary XML files.