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.
About JSON to XML
Although JSON is mainstream, many enterprise systems (SOAP, banking APIs, legacy ERP) 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 XML entity escaping. No data is uploaded, so it suits messages with sensitive fields. Tip: Bookmark this tool for quick access whenever you need format conversion. All processing happens locally in your browser — no data upload, so feel free to paste sensitive content.
How to Use
- Open the JSON to XML tool page
- Enter or paste your data into the input area
- View the real-time results and use the copy button to get the output
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.
Need the reverse?
Use our XML to JSON tool.
Any browser compatibility requirements?
This tool works in all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari). No plugins or extensions required.
Can I use it offline?
After initial load, most features work offline. The core logic runs entirely in your browser with no network dependency.
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