XML to JSON Converter

Convert XML to clean JSON format instantly. Paste your XML and get a structured JSON output.

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XML to JSON Conversion Tips

Get clean JSON from your XML data with these best practices.

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Check for XML Attributes

XML attributes are mapped to special prefixed keys in JSON. If your XML uses attributes heavily, review the output to ensure the mapping meets your needs.

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Handle Mixed Content Carefully

XML elements can contain both text and child elements (mixed content). The converter handles this, but the resulting JSON may need restructuring depending on your use case.

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Use for Migrating XML-Based Configs

Many projects migrate from XML to JSON configuration (e.g., from Maven POM to package.json style). This converter is a quick starting point for extracting structured data from XML config files.

Conversion Features

Accurate XML to JSON conversion in your browser.

Attribute Preservation

XML attributes are preserved as special at-sign prefixed keys in the resulting JSON.

Text Content Handling

Mixed content elements with both text and child elements are properly handled.

Formatted JSON Output

The resulting JSON is automatically formatted with proper indentation for easy reading.

What is XML to JSON Conversion?

XML to JSON conversion parses an XML document and produces a JSON object. Element names become keys, text content becomes values, attributes are prefixed with @, and repeated elements become arrays.

Input XML

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

Output JSON

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

XML to JSON FAQ

How are XML attributes handled?

XML attributes are mapped to JSON keys with a special prefix. For example, an element attribute id=1 becomes a key-value pair in the JSON output.

What about CDATA sections?

CDATA content is extracted and treated as plain text in the resulting JSON.

Can it handle large XML files?

Yes, the parser handles large XML files efficiently. Performance depends on your browser and device.

Are XML namespaces preserved in the JSON output?

Yes, namespace prefixes are included in the JSON key names. For example, elements with namespace prefixes will retain them in the output, so you can identify namespaced elements.

What happens to XML comments during conversion?

XML comments are stripped during the conversion process. Only element content, attributes, and text nodes appear in the resulting JSON.

How are repeated child elements handled?

When an XML element contains multiple child elements with the same name, they are automatically grouped into a JSON array. This ensures no data is lost when sibling elements share a tag name.

Can I convert XHTML pages to JSON?

Yes, valid XHTML documents will be parsed as XML and converted to JSON. However, the resulting JSON may be very large and deeply nested for full web pages. Consider extracting only the relevant XML fragments first.

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