XML to JSON Converter
Convert XML to clean, formatted JSON in your browser — instantly.
How to use XML to JSON Converter
- 1Paste raw XML markup or upload an .xml file (RSS feed, SOAP payload, or sitemap).
- 2Click 'Convert to JSON' to parse nodes, attributes, and text values into objects.
- 3Review the formatted, indented JSON output in the live editor.
- 4Click 'Copy' to copy the JSON payload or 'Download .json' to save the file locally.
Key Features & Highlights
- •Complete DOM Hierarchy Parsing: Accurately maps complex nested XML elements, sibling tags, and parent nodes into JSON objects.
- •Attribute & CDATA Preservation: Converts XML tag attributes and CDATA blocks cleanly into structured JSON properties.
- •Repeated Element Array Mapping: Automatically groups repeated sibling tags (e.g. <item> or <user>) into intuitive JSON arrays.
- •Indented & Beautified Output: Generates clean 2-space indented JSON ready for API consumption and development.
- •100% In-Browser Execution: Converts proprietary payloads locally without sending API secrets to any server.
Understanding XML to JSON Converter
Frequently Asked Questions
How are XML attributes converted into JSON properties?
XML attributes (such as <user id='42' role='admin'>) are mapped as nested properties inside the resulting JSON object under an attribute identifier (e.g. { '@id': '42', '@role': 'admin' }), ensuring no metadata is lost during translation.
How does the converter handle repeated XML tags with the same name?
When an XML document contains multiple sibling tags with the identical name (for instance, multiple <item> or <product> tags inside a <catalog>), the converter automatically aggregates them into a clean JSON array ([...]) for intuitive indexing in JavaScript.
Can I convert RSS and Atom feeds to JSON?
Yes! RSS and Atom feeds are built on XML standards. Pasting your feed markup converts all channel metadata, article titles, publish dates, and link elements into structured JSON objects suitable for frontend rendering.
What happens to CDATA sections during conversion?
CDATA sections (such as <![CDATA[<html>content</html>]]>) are automatically unwrapped and preserved as standard string values within the corresponding JSON property, safely retaining special characters and HTML tags without breaking JSON syntax.
Why is JSON preferred over XML in modern web development?
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is natively supported by modern browsers, programming languages, and REST/GraphQL APIs. Compared to XML, JSON has a significantly smaller payload footprint, parses faster in JavaScript engines, and eliminates verbose closing tags, reducing bandwidth and improving application latency.
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