JSON to XML Converter

Convert JSON to XML format. Transform data structures for use with systems that ...

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Paste JSON on the left and conversion
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JSON to XML Conversion Reference

Objects
{"name": "John"} => <name>John</name>
Arrays
{"item": [1, 2]} => <item>1</item> <item>2</item>
Attributes (@)
{"@id": "1", "name": "X"} => <root id="1"> <name>X</name> </root>
Null & Special Chars
null => <key/> & => &amp; < => &lt; > => &gt; " => &quot;
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Bidirectional

Convert JSON to XML and XML to JSON with a single click swap

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Attribute Support

Use @key convention to create XML attributes from JSON properties

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Smart Formatting

Pretty print with configurable indent, XML declarations, and CDATA

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100% Client-side

All processing in your browser - no data leaves your machine

SSL Secured
256-bit Encryption
Cloud Processing
Mobile Friendly

Converter Features

Nested Objects - Any nesting level
Arrays - Auto item elements
Safe Escaping - Valid XML output
Private - Client-side only
Custom Root - Configurable root
Instant - Real-time conversion

Why Use JSON to XML Converter?

Deep Nesting Support

Handles any level of JSON nesting with proper XML element hierarchy preservation.

Array Handling

Automatically converts JSON arrays to repeated XML item elements with correct structure.

Safe Escaping

Automatically escapes special XML characters (<, >, &, quotes) to produce valid XML output.

100% Client-Side

Your data never leaves your browser. All conversion happens locally for complete privacy.

Custom Root Element

Configure the root element name for your XML output to match your schema requirements.

Instant Conversion

Convert JSON to XML in milliseconds. No upload delays or server processing needed.

Common Use Cases

Legacy System Integration

Convert modern JSON API responses to XML for compatibility with older systems that only accept XML.

Configuration Files

Transform JSON configs to XML format for Java, .NET, or other frameworks that use XML configuration.

Data Migration

Convert JSON data exports to XML for import into databases or systems that require XML format.

SOAP API Development

Prepare JSON data as XML payloads for SOAP web services and XML-based API endpoints.

How It Works

1

Paste Your JSON

Copy JSON data from your API response, config file, or code and paste it into the input box.

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Configure Root Element

Optionally customize the root element name (default is 'root') for your XML output.

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Convert and Copy

Click Convert to transform your JSON to XML. One-click copy to clipboard when ready.

Tips & Best Practices

Try the Sample

Click 'Sample' to load example JSON data and see how the conversion works before pasting your own data.

Validate JSON First

If conversion fails, your JSON may have syntax errors. Check for missing commas, brackets, or quotes.

Key Names Matter

JSON keys with special characters are sanitized to valid XML element names. Only letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores are preserved.

Frequently Asked Questions

JSON to XML Converter transforms JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) data into XML (Extensible Markup Language) format. This is useful when you need to interoperate with systems that require XML input or when working with legacy systems.
The converter parses your JSON data and transforms each key-value pair into XML elements. Objects become nested elements, arrays become repeated elements, and primitive values become text content within elements.
JSON arrays are converted to XML with each array item wrapped in an item element by default. For example, ["a", "b", "c"] becomes <item>a</item><item>b</item><item>c</item>.
Yes, absolutely. All conversion happens directly in your web browser using client-side JavaScript. Your data is never uploaded to our servers or any third-party services.
Yes! The converter handles deeply nested JSON structures. Each level of nesting becomes a corresponding level of XML elements, preserving the complete structure.
By default, the root element is called 'root', but you can customize this in the root element input field. The root element wraps the entire converted content.
Yes! The converter automatically escapes special XML characters like <, >, &, ", and ' to their XML entity equivalents to produce valid XML.
Yes, JSON to XML Converter is completely free with no hidden charges, no signup required, and no usage limits. All features are available without any premium tiers.

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