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JSON to XML Converter

Generate well-formed XML from JSON with a configurable root element, optional XML declaration, and pretty indentation. Useful for SOAP payloads, RSS drafts, and legacy systems.

Published May 20, 2026
Last reviewed July 9, 2026

Tool Summary Answer Block

This tool accepts structured input and returns deterministic output in the browser with no server upload.

Tool name: JSON to XML Converter
Input intent: Provide source content to transform, validate, or analyze.
Output intent: Receive normalized output suitable for copy, reuse, or debugging.
Example input: {"book":{"title":"Dune","author":"Frank Herbert","year":1965}}
Example output: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <book> <title>Dune</title> <author>Frank Herbert</author> <year>1965</year> </book>

Root elementInclude <?xml declaration?>

JSON inputDrop file

XML outputRead-only

Paste JSON — the XML updates live as you type.

Going the other way? XML to JSON

Tool Introduction

Generate well-formed XML from JSON with a configurable root element, optional XML declaration, and pretty indentation. Useful for SOAP payloads, RSS drafts, and legacy systems.

Tool Overview

Each JSON key becomes an element; strings, numbers, and booleans become text content (XML-escaped). Arrays expand into repeated sibling elements with the same name. The top-level element defaults to `<root>`, but if your JSON has a single top-level key whose value is an object, that key is used as the root element instead — so the output stays natural.

Use Cases

Build a SOAP request body from a JSON fixture
Draft an RSS/Atom feed item from structured data
Feed legacy enterprise systems that require XML
Produce XML sitemaps from a JSON content list

Input/Output Examples

Input Intent

{"book":{"title":"Dune","author":"Frank Herbert","year":1965}}

Output Intent

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<book>
  <title>Dune</title>
  <author>Frank Herbert</author>
  <year>1965</year>
</book>

Arrays expand into repeated sibling elements.

Input Intent

{"library":{"book":[{"title":"Dune"},{"title":"Foundation"}]}}

Output Intent

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<library>
  <book>
    <title>Dune</title>
  </book>
  <book>
    <title>Foundation</title>
  </book>
</library>

null values become self-closing tags; numbers and strings become text content.

Input Intent

{"response":{"status":"ok","items":[1,2,3],"empty":null}}

Output Intent

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<response>
  <status>ok</status>
  <items>1</items>
  <items>2</items>
  <items>3</items>
  <empty/>
</response>

FAQ

Is this JSON to XML converter free?+

Yes. All processing is client-side, with no sign-up or file-size cap.

How are arrays represented?+

As repeated sibling elements sharing the parent key name. For example, {"tag":["a","b"]} becomes <tag>a</tag><tag>b</tag>.

How are special characters escaped?+

The five XML entities are escaped: <, >, &, ", and '. Numeric references like © are preserved as-is.

Can I skip the XML declaration?+

Yes. Toggle "Include <?xml declaration?>" off before converting if you need a pure XML fragment (for embedding inside another document).

Can I generate XML for SOAP, RSS, or sitemaps?+

Yes. Set the root element to Envelope, rss, or urlset to match your target schema. The converter emits well-formed XML ready to feed into an XSD or SOAP tool.

Do I need to click a Convert button?+

No. The XML regenerates live as you type, and changing the root element or the declaration toggle re-converts instantly.