XML to JSON Converter
Convert XML documents to JSON format with intelligent structure preservation. Transform XML data from APIs, configuration files, and documents into clean, organized JSON objects that maintain data relationships and hierarchy.
XML to JSON Converter
Convert XML data to JSON format with customizable options. Transform XML documents into structured JSON objects.
XML Options
JSON Options
The XML data will be converted to a JSON object that preserves the XML structure.
- XML elements become JSON objects
- Element attributes become properties with the selected prefix
- Text nodes are represented as properties
- Multiple elements with the same name become arrays
XML Input
JSON Output
Using the XML to JSON Converter
- 1.Enter or upload XML data
- 2.Configure conversion options as needed
- 3.Click "Convert to JSON"
- 4.Copy or download the resulting JSON
About XML to JSON Conversion
XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is a markup language that defines rules for encoding documents in a human-readable and machine-readable format. JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data-interchange format that is easy for humans to read and write.
This tool is particularly useful when:
- Working with APIs that accept JSON but you have XML data
- Migrating from XML-based systems to JSON-based systems
- Simplifying complex XML structures for easier processing in JavaScript
- Visualizing XML data with JavaScript libraries that expect JSON
- Converting configuration files from XML to JSON format
Transform XML Data into JSON Format
Our XML to JSON converter provides a reliable way to transform XML documents into clean, structured JSON format. Whether you're working with API responses, configuration files, or data exports, this tool preserves the hierarchical structure of your XML while creating JSON that's easy to work with in modern applications.
XML and JSON serve different purposes in data exchange. XML excels at document markup and complex data structures with attributes, while JSON offers a lighter, more readable format preferred by modern web APIs and JavaScript applications. Converting between these formats allows you to leverage the strengths of both systems.
Attribute Handling
Intelligently converts XML attributes to JSON properties
Namespace Support
Properly handles XML namespaces in the conversion process
Structure Preservation
Maintains the hierarchical structure of your XML data
Common Use Cases
API Integration
Convert XML API responses to JSON for easier consumption by JavaScript applications, mobile apps, and modern web frameworks that prefer JSON data structures.
Data Migration
Migrate legacy XML data stores to modern JSON-based systems, enabling better integration with NoSQL databases and contemporary application architectures.
Configuration Management
Transform XML configuration files to JSON format for applications that require JSON-based configuration, improving readability and maintainability.
Data Analysis
Convert XML datasets to JSON for analysis in tools and platforms that work more efficiently with JSON data structures and JavaScript-based processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are XML attributes converted to JSON?
XML attributes are typically converted to JSON properties with a special prefix (like '@') or nested within an attributes object, depending on the conversion strategy. Our converter uses intelligent handling to create clean, readable JSON structures.
Does the converter handle XML namespaces?
Yes, the converter properly processes XML namespaces and includes them in the resulting JSON structure, ensuring no information is lost during the conversion process.
Can I convert large XML files?
The converter can handle moderately large XML files efficiently. For very large files, consider breaking them into smaller chunks or using server-side processing for optimal performance.
Is the conversion reversible?
While you can convert the resulting JSON back to XML using our JSON to XML converter, some XML-specific features (like comments or processing instructions) may not be preserved in the round-trip conversion.