XML to JSON Converter

XML to JSON Converter | Online Free Tool | Elysia Tools

Tool usage guide

Learn when to use this tool, what it supports, and how real users apply it.

Key facts

Category: Format Conversion
Input types: textarea, checkbox
Output type: json
Sample coverage: 4
API ready: Yes

Overview

The XML to JSON Converter is a streamlined utility designed to transform complex XML structures into clean, readable JSON format. It offers granular control over parsing, allowing you to manage attributes, namespaces, and array simplification to ensure your output perfectly matches your application's requirements.

When to use

When migrating data from legacy XML-based systems to modern web applications that require JSON.
When you need to clean up verbose XML structures by simplifying single-element arrays.
When preparing API payloads that require specific handling of XML attributes or namespaces.

How it works

1Paste your raw XML data into the input field.
2Adjust the configuration checkboxes to include or exclude attributes, namespaces, and array simplification.
3Click the convert button to generate the formatted JSON output instantly.
4Copy or download the resulting JSON for use in your development projects.

Use cases

Standardizing configuration files for web services that prefer JSON over XML.
Transforming SOAP API responses into JSON for easier integration with frontend frameworks.
Cleaning up exported database records for use in NoSQL document stores like MongoDB.

Examples

1. Converting API Response

Frontend Developer

Background

A legacy backend service returns user data in XML format, but the new React dashboard requires JSON.

Problem

The XML is deeply nested and contains unnecessary attributes that clutter the frontend state.

How to use

Paste the XML response, disable 'Include XML Attributes', and enable 'Simplify Single Element Arrays'.

prettyPrint: true, includeAttributes: false, simplifyArrays: true

Outcome

A clean, flat JSON object ready to be consumed by the frontend application.

2. Processing Configuration Files

System Administrator

Background

Migrating server configuration settings from an old XML schema to a modern JSON-based environment.

Problem

The XML structure uses namespaces that are not compatible with the new system's parser.

How to use

Input the XML configuration, uncheck 'Keep XML Namespaces', and generate the JSON.

FAQ

Can I keep XML attributes in the JSON output?

Yes, enable the 'Include XML Attributes' option to preserve attribute data within your JSON objects.

What does 'Simplify Single Element Arrays' do?

When enabled, it converts arrays containing only one item into a single object, making the JSON structure cleaner and easier to access.

Does this tool support XML namespaces?

Yes, you can toggle the 'Keep XML Namespaces' option to retain or strip namespace prefixes during conversion.

Is the output JSON formatted for readability?

Yes, the 'Pretty Print Output' option is enabled by default to ensure the generated JSON is indented and easy to read.

Is there a limit to the size of the XML I can convert?

The tool is designed for standard XML data sets; for extremely large files, ensure your browser has sufficient memory to process the transformation.

prettyPrint: true, keepNamespaces: false

Run this tool

Inputs

Result

Examples that match this tool

Continue with connected tools and hubs

Inputs

Result

Learn when to use this tool, what it supports, and how real users apply it.

Key facts

Overview

When to use

How it works

Use cases

Examples

1. Converting API Response

2. Processing Configuration Files

FAQ

Android Serialization Java Samples

Android Serialization Kotlin Samples

macOS Serialization Objective-C Samples

macOS Data Serialization Swift Samples

Excel to JSON Converter

GeoJSON to OSM Converter

JSON to XML Converter

OSM to GeoJSON Converter

XML Conversion, Mapping, and XPath Tools

JSON Interchange and Format Translation Tools

JSON Inspection, Diff, and Transformation Tools

JSON Schema, Mock Data, and API Fixture Generators