User Guide

Last updated: February 13, 2026

Getting Started

Our XML to JSON converter is a free, easy-to-use online tool that helps you transform XML data into JSON format and vice versa. No installation or registration required - everything happens in your browser.

The converter is ideal for quick transformations, testing API payloads, and migrating data between XML-heavy systems and modern JSON-based services.

How to Convert XML to JSON

  1. Paste your XML code into the XML input field
  2. Click the "Convert to JSON" button
  3. View the converted JSON output
  4. Click the copy button to copy the JSON to your clipboard

Example

XML Input:

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<book>
  <title>XML Guide</title>
  <author>John Doe</author>
  <pages>250</pages>
</book>

JSON Output:

{
  "book": {
    "title": "XML Guide",
    "author": "John Doe",
    "pages": "250"
  }
}

How to Convert JSON to XML

  1. Paste your JSON code into the JSON input field
  2. Click the "Convert to XML" button
  3. View the converted XML output
  4. Click the copy button to copy the XML to your clipboard

Example

JSON Input:

{
  "note": {
    "to": "Sam",
    "from": "Jane",
    "body": "Meeting at 2pm"
  }
}

XML Output:

<note>
  <to>Sam</to>
  <from>Jane</from>
  <body>Meeting at 2pm</body>
</note>

How Attributes Are Handled

XML attributes are represented as properties in JSON so you don’t lose information. A common convention is using an@ prefix.

<person id="123">
  <name>Chris</name>
</person>

{
  "person": {
    "@id": "123",
    "name": "Chris"
  }
}

Tips & Best Practices

  • Always validate your XML before conversion to ensure proper formatting
  • Remember that XML attributes become separate fields in JSON
  • Keep your data simple to avoid complex nested structures
  • Test your converted data in your application before use
  • Use our tool for rapid prototyping and data transformation
  • Prefer UTF-8 encoding for compatibility

Troubleshooting

“Unexpected token” in JSON

Check for trailing commas, single quotes, or unescaped characters.

XML parse errors

Ensure a single root element and matching opening/closing tags.

Empty output

Verify the input field is not blank and contains valid markup.

Limitations

  • Very large files may take longer to process in the browser
  • Some XML features (like mixed content) can be represented differently in JSON
  • Output formatting may vary based on the input structure

Data Privacy

All conversions happen entirely in your browser. Your data is never sent to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and security. Close your browser tab and your data is gone.