What the XML to JSON converter does
This free tool turns XML markup into clean, readable JSON right inside your browser. It is a live two-pane converter: your markup goes on the left, and the JSON builds on the right as you type, with no Convert button to press. Paste a config file, an API response, an RSS feed, or any well-formed XML, and you get nested JSON back instantly. If something is off, inline validation shows a clear error message instead of silently failing. It is handy for developers moving legacy SOAP or XML APIs into modern JavaScript apps, for QA engineers inspecting payloads, and for anyone who finds JSON easier to read than angle brackets.
The conversion follows simple, predictable rules: XML attributes become keys prefixed with @, an element’s text content lands in a #text field when attributes are present, and repeated sibling tags are grouped into an array. The output is pretty-printed with two-space indentation, so it is ready to read or drop straight into code. When you are done, Copy puts the result on your clipboard and Download saves it as a file. A Load example button fills in sample data if you just want to see how it works, and Clear resets both panes.
How to use it
- Paste or type your XML into the Input pane on the left, or press Load example to fill in a sample document.
- The JSON appears in the Output pane on the right as you type. Conversion is live, so there is nothing to click to run it.
- If your markup is malformed, the output shows a clear “Invalid XML” error instead. Fix the tag that is off and the result reappears on its own.
- Use Copy to grab the formatted JSON, or Download to save it as a .json file. Clear empties both panes when you want to start over.
Why convert XML here
Your XML never leaves your machine. The parsing runs entirely in your browser, so sensitive config files, tokens, or customer data stay on your device with nothing sent to a server. It is free, needs no account, and works on any phone, tablet, or laptop with a browser. Because there is no upload step, even large documents convert the moment you paste them.
Tip: if your source has lots of attributes, look for the @-prefixed keys in the result, that is where they go. For repeated elements like <item> entries in a feed, expect an array rather than a single object.
Working with many XML files at once on the desktop? The BulkPro app from the same team handles batch jobs. This page is built for converting a snippet or document at a time.
Frequently asked questions
- How does this tool handle XML attributes and repeated tags?
- Attributes become keys prefixed with @ (for example @id), and an element's text sits in a #text field when it also has attributes. When the same tag repeats as siblings, those entries are collected into a JSON array.
- Why do I see an "Invalid XML" message?
- The converter needs well-formed XML. If a tag is unclosed, mismatched, or the document is empty, the output pane shows a clear Invalid XML message instead of JSON. Fix the offending tag and the result reappears automatically, so you never have to guess whether it worked.
- I do not have XML handy. Can I try it quickly?
- Yes. Click Load example to drop a sample document into the input pane, watch the JSON build on the right, then replace it with your own markup. Clear empties both panes when you want a fresh start.
- Can I save the JSON as a file?
- Yes. Copy puts the formatted JSON on your clipboard, and Download saves it as a .json file. Both act on whatever is showing in the output pane at that moment.
- Is my XML uploaded to a server?
- No. Parsing runs entirely in your browser using the built-in XML parser, so your data stays on your device and nothing is sent anywhere.
- Is the XML to JSON converter free and does it need an account?
- Yes, it is completely free with no sign-up and no limits. Open the page, paste your XML, and copy or download the JSON result.
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Last updated: June 15, 2026