Data and text tool

XML to JSON Converter

Convert XML to JSON instantly. Useful for working with legacy APIs, SOAP responses, RSS feeds, and config files in modern JavaScript applications.

How to use XML to JSON Converter

Developer tools guide for xml to json converter users.

XML is still used extensively in enterprise software, SOAP APIs, RSS/Atom feeds, configuration files, and government data exports. Converting to JSON makes it usable in modern JavaScript applications and APIs.

This tool parses XML and outputs a clean JSON representation. Attributes are preserved under an '@attributes' key by default. Text content is under '#text'.

What this tool does

Parses XML and outputs a JSON representation. Attributes, text nodes, and nested elements are all preserved.

How to use it

Paste XML. Click Convert. Copy or download the JSON. Attributes appear as '@attributes' keys.

Common uses

SOAP API response processing, RSS feed parsing, Android/iOS resource file conversion, config file migration.

Quick checklist

XML attributes become '@attributes' objects in the JSON.
Repeated XML elements of the same name become a JSON array.
XML comments are stripped.
For the reverse, use the JSON to XML tool.

Answers

XML to JSON Converter FAQs

What happens to XML attributes?

Attributes are nested under an '@attributes' key in the JSON for each element that has them.

What happens to repeated XML elements?

Repeated sibling elements with the same tag name become a JSON array.

Are XML namespaces handled?

Namespace prefixes are preserved as part of the key name (e.g. 'ns:element' becomes 'ns:element' in JSON). Namespace declarations are stored as attributes.

Can I go from JSON back to XML?

Yes — use the JSON to XML tool.