JSON to XML
ConverterConvert a JSON document to XML with a custom root element and attributes for legacy system integration, SOAP APIs and enterprise data exchange pipelines.
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About JSON to XML
Although JSON is now mainstream, many enterprise systems — SOAP endpoints, banking APIs, legacy ERP, and some government platforms — still communicate in XML. This tool converts JSON to well-formed XML locally in your browser, handling nested objects, array-to-repeated-element mapping, and the XML entity escaping of <, >, &, and quotes. When the top level is an array or holds multiple keys, it wraps them in a single root element so the document stays strictly valid. Two constraints shape the output: XML has no array concept, so arrays become same-named repeated child elements, and JSON has no attribute concept, so fields become child elements by default (attribute mapping generally needs a convention prefix such as @ plus manual adjustment). For example, {"user":{"id":1}} becomes <user><id>1</id></user> with matching nesting. No data is uploaded, making it suitable for payloads with sensitive fields in SOAP requests, generated config files, and platform feeds.
How to Use
- Open the JSON to XML tool
- Select the source and target formats
- Adjust the output options as needed
- Click the Convert button; results appear in real time
- Copy or export the result
Use Cases
- Integrate SOAP services — Convert JSON data into the XML body a SOAP endpoint expects.
- Generate config files — Produce XML for frameworks still using XML config (some Java/Android projects).
- Export data — Export JSON datasets as XML for systems that only support XML import.
- Debug messages — Quickly turn test JSON into XML to verify the other system's parsing.
- Learn formats — Compare JSON and XML to understand how each represents the same data.
- Generate XML feeds — Convert JSON product data into XML feed format for e-commerce platforms like Google Shopping.
- SOAP message prep — Transform JSON request bodies into SOAP XML envelopes for legacy web service integration.
FAQ
How do JSON arrays convert to XML?
XML has no array concept, so each array element is emitted as a repeated child element of the same name — the XML convention for lists.
Must XML have a single root?
Yes. The XML spec requires one root element. If your JSON top level is an array or multiple keys, the tool wraps a root node automatically.
Are special characters escaped?
Yes. < , > , & , and quotes become XML entities like < , > , & to keep output valid.
Does it support attributes?
JSON has no attribute concept, so all fields become child elements by default. Attribute mapping usually needs a convention prefix (e.g. @) and manual tweaks.
How are empty objects or arrays handled?
An empty array becomes an empty element wrap and an empty object a self-closing tag, avoiding illegal empty structures; parsers read them as empty containers.
Can I convert back to JSON?
Use our XML to JSON tool for the reverse direction.