Utility Tally

XML to JSON Converter

Paste XML and convert it into readable JSON with attributes and repeated nodes preserved.

XML input
JSON output
How to use this tool

Paste XML into the input box, then select Convert to JSON. The output is formatted with two-space indentation for easy reading.

Use the copy or download controls when you want to move the result into an editor, API client, or documentation.

Example

An XML element like <price currency="USD">19.99</price> becomes a JSON object with an @attributes property and a #text value.

Frequently asked questions

How are XML attributes handled?

Attributes are placed under an @attributes object so they remain separate from child elements and text values.

How are repeated XML elements handled?

Repeated sibling elements with the same name are converted into arrays in the JSON output.

Can this convert large XML files?

It is best for small and medium snippets that fit comfortably in the browser. Very large XML files may be slow depending on your device.

Is my XML uploaded?

No. XML parsing and JSON formatting happen locally in your browser.

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How the xml to json converter helps

Use the XML to JSON converter when legacy feeds, configuration files, exports, or API responses need to be inspected in a JSON-like structure. XML and JSON model data differently, so conversion is most useful for review, debugging, migration planning, and simple integration work.

Utility Tally tools are built for quick, practical workflows: prepare the input, review the result, copy or download the output, and move on without creating an account. The guidance below explains how to use this page responsibly, what the result means, and which related tools or guides can help with the next step.

For best results, start with sample or non-sensitive data when you are learning a tool, then move to real work only after you understand the output. If the result will be sent to a client, imported into software, printed, published, or used in a security-related workflow, take an extra minute to verify formatting, totals, links, spelling, privacy, and destination requirements.

How to use it
  1. Paste valid XML with a single root element.
  2. Convert the XML and review the generated JSON structure.
  3. Check how attributes, text content, and repeated elements were represented.
  4. Format the JSON output if you need to inspect deeply nested data.
  5. Test the converted structure with the destination application before relying on it.
How it works

The converter parses XML into a document tree, then walks through elements, attributes, text nodes, and child nodes. Attributes are grouped separately, repeated element names may become arrays, and text nodes are preserved where they carry meaningful content.

The result should be treated as a working output, not a substitute for professional review where tax, security, accessibility, legal, accounting, or production data requirements apply. Check the destination system, final format, and any local rules before relying on the result.

Practical tips

XML attributes and JSON properties are not identical concepts, so review converted data carefully.

Namespaces, mixed content, and repeated elements can require manual cleanup after conversion.

Validate the original XML before blaming the conversion output.

For production migrations, write tests that compare expected fields before importing converted data.

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XML to JSON Converter FAQ

Can every XML file become clean JSON?

Not always. XML supports attributes, namespaces, and mixed content that may not map neatly to JSON.

Why are some values arrays?

Repeated XML elements with the same name may need arrays so no values are lost.

Is this good for production migration?

Use it for planning and inspection, then validate the converted data carefully before production use.