XML to JSON Converter
Paste XML Data
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Processed locally in browser
What is it?
The XML to JSON converter translates document-based XML payloads into structured JSON objects. It bridges the gap between legacy systems and modern web architectures.
When should you use it?
You should use this tool when modernizing infrastructure—specifically, when you need a frontend React/Vue application to consume data from an older SOAP API or RSS feed. Converting the XML to JSON makes the data easily manipulable in JavaScript.
How does it work?
The converter uses a recursive JavaScript function that traverses the XML DOM tree. It maps XML attributes to JSON keys (often prefixed with an @) and converts repeating XML nodes into JSON arrays, all processed locally.
Example Input
<user id="1">
<name>Alice</name>
</user>Example Output
{
"user": {
"@id": "1",
"name": "Alice"
}
}How to Use This Tool
- Paste your XML payload into the input editor.
- The tool instantly maps XML nodes and attributes into a structured JSON hierarchy.
- Copy the resulting JSON or download it for use in modern REST APIs.
Why use this offline converter?
Modernizing legacy XML payloads shouldn’t require sending data to external servers. This tool performs the entire XML to JSON translation locally, keeping your structural data and content completely private.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the XML to JSON conversion handle attributes?▼
XML attributes are preserved in the resulting JSON by prefixing their keys with an '@' symbol, which is the standard convention for XML-to-JSON mapping.
What happens if there are multiple elements with the same tag?▼
If the converter detects multiple child elements sharing the same tag name, it automatically groups them into a JSON array, preserving your data's integrity.
Does this tool send my XML to a server?▼
No. The parsing and conversion happen entirely on your device using the browser's native DOMParser, keeping your proprietary data completely secure.