JSON to XML Converter

Professional JSON to XML Conversion

The JSON to XML Converter transforms JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) data into XML (eXtensible Markup Language) format, making it compatible with legacy systems, SOAP services, configuration files, and XML-based APIs. This free online converter provides flexible attribute handling, customizable root elements, multiple array formatting options, and proper XML escaping for maximum compatibility.

Why Convert JSON to XML?

Key Features

• ✓Custom Root Element: Specify any name for the root XML element to match target system requirements.
• ✓Attribute Conversion: JSON properties starting with @ become XML attributes, or use _attributes object for grouped attributes.
• ✓Array Handling Options: Choose wrapped (each item in <item> tags) or unwrapped (repeated elements) array conversion.
• ✓Pretty Print Output: Formatted XML with customizable indentation (2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tabs) for readability.
• ✓XML Declaration: Optional XML declaration header (<?xml version="1.0"?>) for standards compliance.
• ✓Special Character Escaping: Automatic escaping of <, >, &, ", and ' for valid XML output.
• ✓Text Content Support: Use #text property for elements with both text content and attributes.
• ✓Nested Object Support: Complex JSON hierarchies are converted to properly nested XML elements.
• ✓Quick Copy & Download: Copy XML to clipboard or download as .xml file ready for use.

Common Use Cases

REST to SOAP Conversion: Transform JSON REST API responses to XML for consumption by SOAP web services and legacy enterprise systems.

RSS/Atom Feed Generation: Convert JSON article data to XML RSS or Atom feeds for blog syndication and content distribution.

Sitemap Creation: Generate XML sitemaps from JSON URL lists for search engine optimization and website indexing.

Configuration Migration: Convert JSON application configs to XML for deployment in Java, .NET, or Spring Boot applications.

Data Import: Transform JSON exports to XML for importing into systems that only accept XML format data files.

How to Use the JSON to XML Converter

1. 1.Paste your JSON data into the input area. The tool validates JSON syntax and shows clear error messages if invalid.
2. 2.Configure conversion options: set root element name, choose indentation style, select array handling method, and enable XML declaration if needed.
3. 3.Click "Convert to XML" to transform your JSON. The conversion happens instantly in your browser.
4. 4.Review the XML output and download the file or copy to clipboard for use in your application.

Attribute Conversion Syntax

{
  "book": {
    "@id": "1",
    "@category": "fiction",
    "title": "The Great Gatsby"
  }
}

<root>
  <book id="1" category="fiction">
    <title>The Great Gatsby</title>
  </book>
</root>

{
  "book": {
    "_attributes": {
      "id": "1",
      "category": "fiction"
    },
    "title": "The Great Gatsby"
  }
}

<root>
  <book id="1" category="fiction">
    <title>The Great Gatsby</title>
  </book>
</root>

{
  "price": {
    "@currency": "USD",
    "#text": "10.99"
  }
}

<root>
  <price currency="USD">10.99</price>
</root>

Array Handling Options

<books>
  <item>The Great Gatsby</item>
  <item>1984</item>
</books>

<book>The Great Gatsby</book>
<book>1984</book>

Advanced Features (Premium)

Premium users get access to advanced capabilities for handling large-scale and complex JSON to XML conversions:

• •Large File Support: Convert JSON files up to 50MB (free tier limited to 5MB).
• •XSD Schema Generation: Automatically generate XML Schema Definition (XSD) files from JSON structure for validation.
• •Custom Element Naming: Define custom naming rules for elements, attributes, and array items.
• •Advanced Array Handling: Custom array element names, index attributes, and complex array transformations.
• •Batch Processing: Convert multiple JSON files simultaneously with consistent transformation rules.

Best Practices

Privacy and Security

All JSON to XML conversion happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your data never leaves your device, never touches our servers, and is never stored or logged anywhere. This ensures complete privacy and security for sensitive business data, configuration files, or proprietary datasets.

Frequently Asked Questions