XML to JSON Converter Online

Easily parse XML to JSON with our secure, client-side tool. Convert complex data structures into readable JSON objects for modern web applications and API integrations instantly.

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XML to JSON Converter – Simplify Your Data Transformation

While XML has been a standard for data exchange for decades, modern web development heavily favors JSON for its lightweight nature and native compatibility with JavaScript. Our XML to JSON Converter Online bridges this gap, allowing you to transform legacy XML feeds or configuration files into clean, structured JSON objects in seconds.

Why Convert XML to JSON?

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is easier to read and write for humans and significantly faster for machines to parse. If you are building a React, Vue, or Node.js application, working with JSON is much more intuitive than traversing a complex XML DOM tree. By using an XML converter, you can quickly prepare data for API migrations or frontend state management.

If you need to ensure your resulting JSON is perfectly structured, you can also use our JSON Formatter and Validator to double-check the output.

Key Features of Our XML Parser

  • Attribute Preservation: We don't just convert tags; we capture XML attributes and store them within an @attributes property.
  • Privacy-Centric: All processing is done locally. Your sensitive data never leaves your browser, unlike other online converters that upload files to a server.
  • Real-time Conversion: See your JSON result immediately as you paste your XML code.
  • Custom Formatting: Choose between minified output or pretty-printed JSON with adjustable indentation.

How to Use the XML to JSON Tool

  1. Paste XML: Drop your XML code into the left-hand input box.
  2. Adjust Settings: Use the dropdown to select your preferred indentation (2 or 4 spaces).
  3. Copy Result: Once the conversion is complete, click the copy button to use the JSON in your project.

For developers working with different data formats, we also offer a JSON to CSV Converter to help move data into spreadsheet software like Excel or Google Sheets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The converter recursively traverses the XML tree, ensuring that deeply nested elements and arrays are correctly represented in the final JSON object.

If the XML is malformed (e.g., missing closing tags), the tool will display an error message in the output box, helping you identify and fix the syntax issue.

There is no hard limit imposed by our site, but since the conversion happens in your browser, extremely large files (several hundred MBs) might cause your browser tab to lag or crash depending on your computer's RAM.

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