XML ⇄ JSON Converter
Node mapping · Bidirectional conversion · Instant output
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About XML ⇄ JSON Converter
Convert XML documents to JSON objects, or generate XML in reverse, for integration with modern API formats.
SOAP, RSS, Android resources, legacy ERP—XML still moves data across many systems. Convert to JSON to use JSONSort's full tool chain without maintaining a separate XML tool bookmark.
DEEP DIVE
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XML persists in enterprise SOAP services, Android resource files, RSS/Atom feeds, and legacy ERP systems. Converting to JSON unlocks modern JSON tooling (formatting, Diff, JSONPath, etc.). JSONSort XML conversion runs locally—suitable for XML responses with business data.
Conversion maps XML elements to JSON objects, attributes preserved with @ prefix or convention keys, text nodes and nested elements clearly correspond.
Same-name attributes and elements, mixed text nodes and CDATA are common conversion pitfalls. Attributes usually carry @ prefix or sit in a #attr object—confirm structure in tree view before writing extraction logic.
FEATURES
Core capabilities
XML → JSON
Parse XML documents into JSON objects, preserving hierarchy and attributes.
JSON → XML
Generate well-formed XML documents from JSON in reverse.
Attribute Preservation
XML attributes have explicit JSON mapping—metadata isn't lost.
Instant preview
Paste XML and see JSON structure immediately.
Error feedback
Prompts on syntax errors like unclosed XML tags.
Local processing
Sensitive XML like SOAP responses never uploads to servers.
Mixed Content
Nodes with both child elements and text keep a text field for text content.
Repeated Elements
Same-name sibling elements become JSON arrays, matching most consumer expectations.
HOW TO USE
How to use
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Paste XML or JSON
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Choose conversion direction
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View and copy results
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On failure, check the error, fix source syntax, and retry
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Pretty-print with the formatter or export for downstream scripts
WORKFLOW
Typical workflow
End-to-end workflow from import to export, helping teams standardize XML ⇄ JSON Converter usage.
Paste XML
Copy complete XML documents from SOAP UI, browser, or logs.
Browse JSON Structure
Format and expand tree view to locate business data nodes.
Extract Fields
Use JSONPath or manually copy required JSON fragments.
Reverse Generate (Optional)
Edit JSON and generate XML for test stub services.
USE CASES
Use cases
Backend developers
Debug SOAP/XML-RPC API responses, convert to JSON and use Diff to compare versions.
Mobile
Convert Android strings.xml or layout XML to JSON for batch processing.
Integration Engineer
Import legacy system XML data into modern JSON APIs.
Data Migration
Convert RSS feed XML to JSON for NoSQL storage.
Financial Integration
Convert SWIFT / FIX-style XML messages to JSON for modern risk control pipelines.
Content Operations
Convert RSS/Atom feeds to JSON for frontend rendering or SEO analysis.
TIPS
Tips
- After SOAP Envelope conversion, business data in Body is usually deeply nested—extract with JSONPath.
- XML declaration <?xml ...?> is ignored and doesn't affect JSON structure.
- Attribute-heavy XML produces many JSON keys—use tree view to browse.
- JSON → XML suits simple config files; complex namespaces may need manual tuning.
- Format JSON after conversion before passing to downstream tools.
- For large XML files, convert in segments to avoid browser memory pressure.
- SOAP Body usually has an Envelope wrapper—drill one level deeper for business JSON.
- Namespaced tag names keep prefixes—JSONPath needs full key names.
- Convert large XML to JSON first, then use path extraction for key fields.
- JSON → XML suits simple configs; for complex schemas, keep XSD validation.
LOCAL VS ONLINE
Local vs online tools
JSONSort stays purely frontend—this comparison shows why local tools fit dev data better.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Common pitfalls & fixes
Issues you may hit in practice and how to handle them—save time on trial and error.
Attributes Not Found
Tip:Check @attr or @-prefixed keys; naming conventions vary slightly across parsers.
Array vs Single Object
Tip:One sibling element may be an object; multiple become an array—handle both in code.
Output Size Explodes
Tip:Expanded attributes increase key count—post-process to keep only needed fields.
Invalid XML
Tip:Check tag closure and special character escaping < & etc.
FAQ
FAQ
Are XML namespaces preserved?
Elements and attributes become JSON keys; namespace prefixes usually remain in tag names.
Does it handle CDATA?
Yes. CDATA block content transfers as JSON string text nodes.
What's the root element name for JSON → XML?
Defaults to root or generates from JSON top-level keys—check output.
Does the XML declaration appear in JSON?
<?xml ?> declarations are usually ignored and don't enter JSON structure.
Can it handle SOAP Fault?
Yes. Fault structure maps to JSON objects like Body.
Is data uploaded to a server?
No. All JSONSort tools run locally in your browser—your input is never sent to any backend.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No. Open the page and go—no account, no client download, PWA offline cache supported.
How large can files be?
Depends on browser memory; multi-MB data usually runs smoothly. Split very large files or use merge & clean first.