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Convert XML to JSON in Seconds
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Drop in an XML document and get clean, structured JSON back in seconds — no uploads, no installs, no fuss.
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Supports .xml files
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How to Convert XML to JSON
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Drag one or more XML files into the box above, or click it to browse and select them from your computer — batches of files all convert together.
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Your browser's built-in XML parser reads the document and walks every element, turning attributes into @-prefixed keys, text content into a #text field where needed, and nesting child elements as ordinary JSON objects or arrays.
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Download each JSON file individually, or click Download All to save the whole batch at once — formatted with readable two-space indentation.
Why Convert XML to JSON
XML and JSON both describe structured, nested data, but most modern code — JavaScript especially — works far more naturally with JSON. XML's mix of elements, attributes, and text nodes doesn't map directly onto a JavaScript object, which is why a straight copy-paste from XML into a JSON-consuming script or API rarely works without some kind of conversion step first.
Converting to JSON normalizes that structure: element attributes appear as keys prefixed with @, plain text content becomes a #text field when an element also carries attributes or children, and any element that repeats under the same parent automatically becomes a JSON array instead of overwriting itself. That keeps the conversion lossless rather than silently dropping data the way a naive find-and-replace would.
Because the parsing happens with your browser's native DOMParser running entirely inside the tab, the XML file you convert — which might be a config file, a data feed, or an export containing business data — is never uploaded anywhere. It's read, walked, and converted to JSON locally, then handed straight to your downloads folder.
XML vs JSON: Format Comparison
| Feature | XML | JSON |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | Tags with open/close pairs | Braces, brackets, key-value pairs |
| Attributes | Native support (id="42") | No native concept — needs a key |
| Data Types | Everything is text | Strings, numbers, booleans, null |
| Readability | Verbose, more markup overhead | Compact, easy to skim |
| Parsing in JavaScript | Requires a DOM parser | Native — JSON.parse() |
| Common Use | Config files, SOAP, RSS feeds | APIs, web apps, config files |
| File Size | Larger due to closing tags | Smaller, less markup |
| Free to Use | Yes | Yes |
XML remains common in config files, SOAP APIs, and RSS feeds, but most modern JavaScript code and web APIs are built around JSON. Converting bridges older XML-based systems with newer JSON-first tooling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What XML features are preserved in JSON output?
Element nesting, attributes, and text content are all preserved. Nested elements become nested JSON objects, attributes are prefixed with @, and any text inside an element that also has attributes or children is stored under a #text key so nothing gets discarded.
How are XML attributes handled?
Each attribute is converted into a JSON key with an "@" prefix matching its attribute name — for example, id="42" on an element becomes "@id": "42" in the resulting JSON object, sitting alongside that element's other content.
Does this support large XML files?
Yes, within your browser's available memory. The entire document is parsed in memory using the browser's native XML parser, so very large files may take a moment longer, but there's no fixed size limit built into the tool itself.
Can I convert RSS or SOAP XML?
Yes. RSS feeds, SOAP envelopes, and any other well-formed XML document convert the same way — every element, attribute, and namespace-qualified tag name is walked and converted, since the parser doesn't assume any particular schema.
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. The XML is parsed and converted to JSON entirely inside your browser tab using the browser's built-in DOMParser. Nothing is uploaded, stored, or logged on a server at any point.
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