JSON to XML Converter

Convert JSON to XML Online

JSON to XML conversion transforms structured JSON data into XML so it can be used with systems, APIs, workflows, or applications that require XML.

This JSON to XML converter is designed for quick conversions: paste valid JSON into the tool above, generate the XML output, then copy or download the result.

How to Convert JSON to XML

1. Paste your JSON data into the input editor.
2. Click Convert to XML.
3. Review the generated XML structure.
4. Copy the XML or download it as an XML file.

JSON to XML Example

A simple JSON object can be represented as nested XML elements. The exact structure depends on the conversion rules used by the converter.

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

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<root>
  <name>Alice</name>
  <age>30</age>
  <active>true</active>
</root>

How JSON to XML Conversion Works

During JSON to XML conversion, JSON objects are represented by XML elements and primitive values become XML text content. Nested JSON objects become nested XML elements.

Arrays, null values, special characters, and deeply nested structures require additional handling because JSON and XML do not represent data types in exactly the same way.

JSON Arrays and Nested Objects

Converting JSON Arrays to XML

Arrays often become repeated sibling XML elements. For example:

{
  "tags": ["admin", "editor"]
}

<root>
  <tags>admin</tags>
  <tags>editor</tags>
</root>

Converting Nested JSON Objects to XML

Nested objects preserve their hierarchy in the XML output. Deeper JSON nesting therefore produces deeper XML nesting.

JSON to XML Conversion Rules and Edge Cases

Common JSON to XML Use Cases

JSON vs XML: When Should You Use Each?

JSON is commonly used for modern web APIs and application data, while XML remains important in enterprise integrations, document workflows, configuration formats, and systems that require XML-specific schemas or conventions.

Common JSON to XML Conversion Problems

JSON to XML for Developers

For one-off conversions, the online converter is usually the fastest option. For applications that perform the conversion repeatedly, use a language-specific JSON/XML library and define the expected XML structure explicitly.

Frequently Asked Questions