About The XML JSON Converter

The XML JSON Converter changes payloads between XML and JSON so you can inspect, test, or move data between systems that use different formats. It is useful for legacy API work, integration debugging, sample payload creation, and quick format comparisons.

XML to JSON preserves element names, attributes, repeated children, and text content using a simple object structure. JSON to XML creates XML elements from object keys and can infer a single root key or use the custom root name from the options.

How to Convert XML and JSON Online

1. Paste XML or JSON into Input (XML or JSON).
2. Click XML -> JSON when the input is XML and you want structured JSON output.
3. Click JSON -> XML when the input is JSON and you want an XML document.
4. Open Show more options to set the root element name for JSON to XML or turn pretty output on/off.
5. Use Copy Output after reviewing the converted result.

Choosing Options Correctly

Root element for JSON->XML:
Leave this blank when your JSON object already has one top-level key you want to use as the XML root. Enter a root name when the JSON starts as an array, primitive value, or object that needs a wrapper element.

Pretty output:
Keep this on for reading and debugging. Turn it off when you need compact output for a fixture, request body, or storage field.

Common Use Cases

• Convert XML API responses into JSON for easier inspection or test assertions.
• Create XML samples from JSON objects during integration work.
• Compare how attributes, repeated child elements, and text nodes map between formats.
• Prepare small sanitized payloads for documentation, tickets, or examples.

Quick FAQ

Is XML to JSON always reversible?
No. XML attributes, namespaces, repeated nodes, text nodes, and order can be hard to round-trip perfectly through JSON.

Why did my JSON key change in XML output?
XML element names have naming rules, so invalid characters or keys that start incorrectly may need sanitizing.

Does this run locally?
Yes. The conversion is designed to run in the browser.

What should I check after converting?
Review attributes, arrays, namespaces, empty elements, and text content before using the output in an API or migration.