JSON to XML
Convert JSON into XML.
Convert JSON into XML.
How to use JSON to XML
- Paste your JSON value into the input box
- Let the tool convert it into an XML document
- Copy the XML for the system that expects it
About JSON to XML
JSON to XML takes a JSON value and rewrites it as an XML document. Paste valid JSON into the box and you get back plain XML text you can copy out, save, or drop into whatever needs it — a legacy system, an older API, or a config format that still expects XML rather than JSON.
The conversion follows the structure of your data. Object keys become element names and nested objects become nested elements, so the shape of your JSON carries straight over into the XML tree, and a list turns into a set of repeated elements. Because XML needs a single root, it helps to feed the tool one top-level object; and because XML tag names have their own rules, keys that begin with a number or contain spaces or unusual characters may not map cleanly.
This tool converts in one direction only, JSON to XML. If you already have XML and want the reverse, that is a separate XML to JSON conversion that needs a different tool.
Everything happens in your browser. The JSON you paste is turned into XML on your own device and never uploaded to a server, so even private payloads stay with you. It is free, needs no account or sign-up, has no usage limits, and there is nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the JSON to XML converter free, and do I need to sign up?
- Yes. It is completely free with no account, sign-up, or login. There are no usage limits or hidden paywalls, and there is nothing to install.
- How do I convert JSON to XML?
- Paste valid JSON into the input box and the tool returns a matching XML document you can copy straight out and use elsewhere. If nothing appears, check that your JSON is valid, since malformed JSON cannot be converted.
- Is my JSON sent to a server?
- No. The XML is built in your browser, so your JSON is processed on your own device and nothing is uploaded. Your data never leaves your computer, which matters for private or internal payloads.
- How are arrays and objects turned into XML?
- Object keys become XML element names and nested objects become nested elements, so your data's shape carries over. A list in your JSON becomes a set of repeated elements sharing the same tag.
- Do I need a single root element in my JSON?
- XML needs exactly one root, so the converter works best when your JSON has a single top-level object. If your JSON starts as an array or has several top-level values, wrap it in one object first so there is a clear root.
- What about keys with spaces, numbers, or special characters?
- XML tag names follow strict rules, so keys that begin with a number, contain spaces, or use unusual characters may not map into valid tags cleanly. If a key looks unusual, rename it in your JSON before converting.
- Can this convert XML to JSON as well?
- No — this tool only goes one way, turning JSON into XML. If you already have XML and want JSON, that is the reverse conversion, and you will need a separate XML to JSON converter for it.
- How do I convert between JSON and XML in Python?
- This is a no-install browser tool, so you do not need to write any code. If you would rather do it programmatically, Python libraries like dicttoxml turn dicts or JSON into XML and xmltodict handles the reverse — but for a quick one-off, pasting into this converter is faster.
- Can I copy or save the XML it produces?
- Yes. The result is plain XML text, so you can copy it out and paste it into a file, an editor, or whatever system expects XML. It behaves like any other text you can save.
- What is converting JSON to XML useful for?
- It is handy when a legacy system, an older API, or a config format still expects XML while the data you have is in JSON. Rather than reshape the data by hand, you paste the JSON and get an XML version of the same structure.
- Does it handle deeply nested JSON?
- Yes. Nested objects become nested elements at each level, so the full depth of your structure is preserved in the XML. Because everything runs locally in your browser, how much you can convert at once depends mainly on your device's memory.