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XML to JSON Converter

Convert between XML and JSON formats with attribute handling.

How it works

  1. 1

    Select direction

    Choose XML to JSON or JSON to XML conversion.

  2. 2

    Paste your data

    Paste XML or JSON into the left panel. Output updates in real time.

  3. 3

    Copy the result

    Click Copy to copy the converted output.

Common use cases

  • Simple XML

    <user><name>Alice</name><age>30</age></user>

  • XML with attributes

    <item id="1" status="active">Widget</item>

About This Tool

Convert XML to JSON or JSON to XML instantly with this free online converter. The tool handles XML attributes by mapping them to JSON properties with a configurable prefix (default @_), so attributes like id="1" become "@_id": "1" in the output.

Supports nested elements, text content, CDATA sections, and mixed content. Toggle between XML-to-JSON and JSON-to-XML directions with a single click, and choose between pretty-printed or compact JSON output.

The converter uses the fast-xml-parser library and runs entirely in your browser -- your data is never sent to any server, making it safe for sensitive configuration files, API payloads, and production data.

More examples

Examples

Simple XML

Input

<user><name>Alice</name><age>30</age></user>

Output

{
  "user": {
    "name": "Alice",
    "age": 30
  }
}

XML with attributes

Input

<item id="1" status="active">Widget</item>

Output

{
  "item": {
    "@_id": "1",
    "@_status": "active",
    "#text": "Widget"
  }
}
Frequently Asked Questions
How are XML attributes handled?
Attributes are converted to JSON properties with a configurable prefix (default @_). For example, <item id="1"> becomes {"@_id": "1"}. You can change the prefix in the options.
Does it handle CDATA sections?
Yes. CDATA content is extracted and included as a text value in the resulting JSON.
Can I convert JSON back to XML?
Yes. Toggle the direction to JSON→XML. The converter uses the same attribute prefix to reconstruct XML attributes from JSON properties.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. All parsing and conversion runs in your browser. Your data stays on your device.

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