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XMLToJSON Free Online XML to JSON Converter

100% Free, Private & Instant XML to JSON Converter — Parse & Format Structured Data Online.

⚡ Live preview ✓ Syntax validation 🔒 No uploads 📦 Native DOMParser

Parser Settings

XML Attributes
Output Formatting
Normalization

Waiting for XML input

Paste XML, drop an .xml file, or load the sample to begin.

XML Input

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JSON Output LIVE

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Your JSON will appear here instantly.

Converted locally — nothing leaves your device.

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Tip: press Ctrl + Shift + C to copy the JSON output.

How to Convert XML to JSON Online

XMLToJSON turns any well-formed XML document into clean, structured JSON in milliseconds. It uses your browser's built-in DOMParser engine, so there are no frameworks to load and no files sent to a server.

  1. 01

    Add your XML

    Paste raw XML into the input pane, drag & drop an .xml file, or click “Load Sample XML”.

  2. 02

    Choose settings

    Pick how attributes are handled, whether repeated tags become arrays, and pretty print or minified output.

  3. 03

    Copy or download

    The JSON preview updates live. Copy it to your clipboard or download it as a .json file.

XML to JSON Mapping Rules

Because XML and JSON model data differently, XMLToJSON follows predictable, widely used conventions:

Elements → keys

Each element becomes a JSON key named after its tag. Elements that contain only text become simple string values.

Attributes → @attributes

Attributes are grouped in an "@attributes" object, inlined as "@name" keys, or ignored — your choice.

Repeated tags → arrays

Siblings sharing a tag name are merged into a JSON array. “Force arrays” wraps every child for a consistent schema.

Mixed text → #text

When an element has attributes or children and text, the text is stored under "#text". CDATA becomes plain text.

Example

<book id="bk101" lang="en">
  <title>XML Developer's Guide</title>
  <tag>xml</tag>
  <tag>json</tag>
</book>
{
  "book": {
    "@attributes": { "id": "bk101", "lang": "en" },
    "title": "XML Developer's Guide",
    "tag": ["xml", "json"]
  }
}

Why Use XMLToJSON?

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert XML to JSON online?

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Paste your XML into the left input pane or drag and drop an .xml file onto it. XMLToJSON parses it instantly and shows the JSON in the right pane. Choose your attribute, array and indentation settings, then click Copy JSON or Download .json.

How are XML attributes represented in the resulting JSON?

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By default, attributes are grouped in an "@attributes" object inside the element — <book id="1"> becomes {"book": {"@attributes": {"id": "1"}}}. You can switch to @-prefixed keys ("@id": "1") or ignore attributes entirely. When an element has both attributes and text, the text is stored under "#text".

Is my XML data secure and private?

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Yes. The conversion runs 100% in your browser using the native DOMParser API. Your XML is never uploaded, stored or sent to any server, so it is safe to use with confidential or internal data.

How are repeated XML elements converted?

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Sibling elements with the same tag name are automatically grouped into a JSON array. Enable “Force arrays” to wrap every child element in an array, which gives a consistent structure that is easier to loop over in code.

What happens if my XML is invalid?

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XMLToJSON validates your XML in real time. If a tag is malformed, mismatched or left unclosed, a red status banner shows the error message with its line and column number, the line is highlighted in the editor gutter, and you can jump straight to it.

Can I convert large XML files to JSON?

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Yes. Files of several megabytes convert in well under a second on modern devices. For very large outputs, syntax coloring is turned off automatically to keep the preview fast; copy and download still contain the full JSON.

Does XMLToJSON support CDATA, namespaces and mixed content?

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Yes. CDATA sections are converted to plain text values, namespace prefixes are kept in key names (for example "dc:title"), and mixed text alongside child elements is stored under the "#text" key. Comments and processing instructions are skipped.

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