JSON to XML Converter
Paste any JSON object below and convert it to well-formed XML instantly. All conversion happens in your browser — nothing is uploaded to any server. Useful for legacy system integrations, SOAP APIs, and enterprise data exchange.
How to Use the JSON to XML Converter
- Paste your JSON object or array into the input box on the left
- Click Convert to XML
- The XML output appears on the right with proper tags and nesting
- Click Download .xml to save the file or Copy XML to copy it
How JSON Maps to XML
JSON Object
Each key becomes an XML element tag. The value becomes the element's content or nested child elements.
JSON Array
Array items are wrapped in repeated <item> tags inside the parent element.
Nested Objects
Nested JSON objects become nested XML elements, preserving the full hierarchy of the original structure.
Primitive Values
Strings, numbers, booleans, and null values become the text content of their respective XML elements.
When to Convert JSON to XML
- Integrating with legacy enterprise systems that only accept XML input
- Working with SOAP-based web services that require XML payloads
- Migrating data from modern REST APIs to older XML-based systems
- Generating XML configuration files from JSON data sources
- Working with Microsoft Office Open XML formats or RSS/Atom feeds
JSON vs XML — Key Differences
JSON is lighter, faster to parse, and easier to read. XML supports attributes, namespaces, comments, and document validation via XSD schemas. For most modern web development, JSON is preferred. For enterprise, banking, and document-heavy systems, XML remains the standard. Read our full JSON vs XML comparison guide for more details.
Use the JSON formatter before converting to XML.