🔄 Client‑Side XML to JSON Engine

XML to JSON – Convert XML Markup to API‑Ready JSON

Turn any XML file or snippet into clean, structured JSON instantly. Perfect for modern APIs, web apps, and databases. No signup, no limits, 100% private.

🔒 100% Private – Your XML file never leaves your device. No server uploads. No tracking.
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Drag & Drop Your XML File Here

Supports .xml, .xhtml, .rss, and .atom files

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Why Convert XML to JSON?

Converting XML markup to JSON is essential for modern web development, API integration, and data migration. JSON is the universal standard format for web applications – it is lightweight, hierarchical, and natively supported by JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and every major framework. This tool lets you transform structured XML trees, RSS feeds, and document payloads into clean JSON objects and arrays, perfect for REST APIs, NoSQL databases, and frontend dashboards.

How to Use the XML to JSON Converter

  1. Upload – drag & drop your XML file or click to browse.
  2. Preview & Edit – the XML structure loads into the preview editor. Edit markup or adjust attribute prefix settings.
  3. Convert – click Convert to JSON to generate clean JSON.
  4. Copy or Download – copy the JSON to your clipboard or download it as a .json file.

The converter preserves hierarchies – repeating child tags become arrays, numbers and booleans are cleanly coerced into native data types, and attributes are clearly identified.

Privacy & Security

  • 🔒 All processing happens in your browser – no files are uploaded.
  • 🚫 No server interaction – everything runs locally using the native browser DOMParser.
  • 🕵️ No tracking, no logging – your data stays yours.
  • 💼 Safe for sensitive data – perfect for confidential enterprise or financial files.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are repeated XML tags handled?

When sibling tags share the same name (such as multiple <item> tags), they are automatically aggregated into a JSON array of objects.

Can I customize attribute names in the output?

Yes – use the Attribute Prefix dropdown to prefix attributes with @ (default), _, or no prefix.

Is the JSON output valid and formatted?

Yes – it is valid JSON formatted with 2-space indentation, ready to integrate into any application.

How are mixed content tags containing both text and child elements handled?

For elements with mixed content or attributes alongside text, DataFrog isolates the text node into a #text property while representing child tags and attributes as sibling properties, ensuring zero data loss.

Can I convert SOAP envelopes or XML RSS feeds with namespaces into JSON?

Yes! DataFrog handles XML namespaces gracefully by preserving tag local names or prefixes according to W3C DOM specifications, allowing RSS, Atom, and SOAP payloads to convert into clean JSON objects.