How to use XML to JSON
XML documents can combine nested elements, repeated nodes, attributes and text content. XXF parses that structure into readable JSON and prefixes attributes with @ so they remain distinct from child elements.
The conversion exposes data conveniently for JavaScript work, but XML ordering, namespaces and mixed-content semantics may require a dedicated model in strict integrations.
A reliable workflow
- Paste a complete XML document
- Convert and inspect attributes, repeated children and text nodes
- Compare the result with the source schema before using it as an API contract
Worked example
Convert the included catalog with id attributes
<catalog><product id="1"><name>Keyboard</name></product><product id="2"><name>Mouse</name></product></catalog>Repeated product elements become an array and each id attribute is preserved with the @ prefix, keeping it distinct from the child name element
When this tool helps
- Inspect an XML API response
- Prepare legacy feed data for frontend code
- Build a fixture while migrating an integration
Accuracy and safety notes
- Whitespace and mixed text-and-element content may not map cleanly to a simple JSON object
- Do not discard namespace meaning when element names overlap
Frequently asked questions
Does XXF upload or store my data?+
No. The conversion runs locally in your browser. Your input is not sent to XXF, stored on a server or used for training.
Are XML attributes included?+
Yes. Attributes are preserved with an @ prefix so they remain distinct from child elements.