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JSON to XML

Convert JSON to clean, indented XML in your browser. Choose the root element, toggle the XML declaration, and download the result - no upload required.

JSON Input

Paste JSON below to convert to XML.

Defaults to “root” if left blank or invalid.

Prepend <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>.

No JSON yet

Paste JSON above or load the example to convert it to XML.

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Key Features

  • Clean Indented XML

    Convert JSON into 2-space indented, well-formed XML.

  • Configurable Root

    Set the root element name and toggle the XML declaration.

  • Browser-Local

    Convert sensitive payloads without uploading them anywhere.

How to Use

  1. 1

    Paste JSON

    Copy JSON from an API response, file, or editor.

  2. 2

    Set options

    Choose the root element name and the XML declaration toggle.

  3. 3

    Copy or download

    Export the generated XML to your clipboard or a file.

Use Cases

  • Integrating with legacy SOAP or XML services

    Convert a JSON payload into XML before sending it to an enterprise or legacy system that only accepts XML requests.

  • Generating XML fixtures for tests

    Turn JSON test data into quick XML samples for unit tests or documentation that expects an XML format example.

  • Bridging modern APIs with older consumers

    Reformat a JSON API response as XML for a downstream consumer that has not migrated away from XML-based integration.

  • Producing readable XML documentation

    Convert a JSON config or data structure into indented XML to include as a reference example in technical documentation.

Examples

Object with nested map and array

Objects become nested elements; array items repeat their key.

{ "name": "ToolMint", "tools": ["json-formatter"] }
<root>
  <name>ToolMint</name>
  <tools>json-formatter</tools>
</root>

Benefits

  • Bridge JSON APIs with XML-based systems
  • Generate quick XML fixtures for tests and docs
  • No account, install, or upload required

Best Practices

  • Pick a descriptive root element name for downstream tooling.
  • Disable the XML declaration when embedding a fragment in another document.

Common Mistakes

  • Expecting XML attributes - this converter maps values to elements only.
  • Using JSON keys with spaces or leading digits, which fall back to <item>.

Privacy Notice

The XML tree is built entirely client-side using string templating in your browser, so the source JSON never leaves your device or reaches a ToolMint server.

About This Tool

What is this tool?

A JSON to XML converter transforms JSON objects and arrays into well-formed, indented XML.

Why use it?

XML is still required by many enterprise, SOAP, and legacy systems, so converting JSON quickly saves manual rewriting.

Limitations

Maps structure to elements only - no attributes, namespaces, or comments. Keys that are invalid XML names fall back to <item>.

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