How are XML attributes handled?

XML attributes are converted to JSON keys prefixed with '@'. For example, becomes { '@id': '1' }. This distinguishes attributes from child elements.

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What is XML to JSON Converter?

Free online XML to JSON converter to paste XML data and instantly convert it to a JSON object.

The converter handles nested elements, attributes, text content, CDATA sections, and mixed content. Convert an XML file to a JSON array, parse XML attributes into JSON keys, and transform SOAP or RSS XML responses into clean JSON. Attributes are prefixed with '@' and text content uses '#text' keys, and repeated elements become JSON arrays automatically. Preview the JSON with syntax highlighting and copy or download the result. Everything runs in your browser, so your XML is never uploaded. No signup required.

How to Use XML to JSON Converter

1Paste your XML data into the input area
2The JSON output is generated automatically
3Review the converted JSON with proper formatting
4Copy or download the JSON result

Frequently Asked Questions

XML attributes are converted to JSON keys prefixed with '@'. For example, <item id='1'> becomes { '@id': '1' }. This distinguishes attributes from child elements.

When an element appears multiple times under the same parent, it's converted to a JSON array. For example, multiple <item> tags become an array of items in JSON.

Yes. CDATA sections are treated as text content and their raw text value is extracted without the CDATA wrapper.

When the same element repeats under one parent, the converter outputs a JSON array automatically. If you have a single element you want as an array, wrap your records in a common parent element so the repetition is detected.

Yes. Paste the full XML response and the tool parses the envelope, items, and attributes into a JSON object you can copy or download. The conversion runs locally so sensitive payloads stay in your browser.

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