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Generate well-formed XML documents from structured JSON data. Object keys become elements, arrays become repeated tags, and the output is properly indented and ready for any XML-based system.

Quick Answer

To convert JSON to XML, drop your .json file onto the converter. Each JSON property becomes an XML element, arrays become repeated elements, and the output is properly formatted with indentation. Runs entirely in your browser.

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JSON vs XML: Format Comparison

Key differences between the two formats

FeatureJSONXML
VerbosityConcise with {} and []Verbose with opening/closing tags
Data typesNative numbers, booleans, nullAll values are text (typed via schema)
SchemaJSON Schema (optional)XSD, DTD, Relax NG
ToolingJavaScript, Python, most modern languagesXSLT, XPath, XQuery
Enterprise adoptionModern APIs and web appsSOAP, enterprise integration, banking
CommentsNot supportedSupported with <!-- -->
Self-describingKeys describe valuesTags describe structure with optional attributes

When to Convert

Common scenarios where this conversion is useful

Enterprise system integration

Many enterprise systems, SOAP services, and banking APIs require XML input. Convert JSON data to XML for integration with legacy platforms.

Generating configuration files

Create XML configuration files for Java applications (Maven, Ant, Spring), .NET projects, or Android manifest files from JSON data.

RSS and sitemap generation

Generate RSS feeds or XML sitemaps from JSON data sources. The XML output is well-formed and ready for web syndication.

Document format compliance

Convert JSON data to XML when submitting to systems that require XML document formats, such as government filing systems or EDI platforms.

How to Convert JSON to XML

  1. 1

    Upload your JSON file

    Drag and drop your .json file onto the converter, or click to browse. Any valid JSON object or array is accepted.

  2. 2

    Automatic conversion

    Your JSON is mapped to XML elements. Objects become parent elements, arrays become repeated child elements, and primitives become text content.

  3. 3

    Download the XML result

    Click Download to save your .xml file. The output is well-formed XML with proper indentation and UTF-8 encoding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Each array item becomes a repeated XML element with the parent key as the tag name. For example, {"items": [1, 2, 3]} becomes <items>1</items><items>2</items><items>3</items>.

Yes. The output is well-formed XML with proper tag nesting, character escaping, and UTF-8 encoding. It will pass any XML validation.

JSON keys that are not valid XML element names (containing spaces, starting with numbers) are sanitized to produce valid XML tags.

The output includes the data as XML elements. You can add an XML declaration (<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>) manually if needed.

JSON null values are converted to empty XML elements, like <field/>.

JSON booleans become text content: <active>true</active> or <active>false</active>.

If your JSON is a single object, its keys become top-level elements. If it is an array, items are wrapped in a root element automatically.

Yes. The resulting XML can be converted back to JSON using the XML to JSON converter. The round-trip preserves data structure and values.

Yes. Any nesting depth is supported. Each level of nesting becomes a level of XML element nesting with proper indentation.

Yes. All processing occurs in your browser. No data is transmitted to any server.

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