XML to JSON Converter
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Use this XML to JSON converter to turn XML files into JSON right in your browser — ideal for APIs and config, structured data exchange and app data. JSON is valued for being human-readable, while XML comes with a tradeoff: verbose.
When should you convert XML to JSON?
- To get JSON's built-in advantage: human-readable
- To move past XML's common limitation: verbose
- To open your files in apps that prefer JSON
- To share JSON files more easily
About XML and JSON files
XML file
Strengths
- self-describing
- widely supported
- flexible schema
Limitations
- verbose
- heavier than JSON
JSON file
Strengths
- human-readable
- supported everywhere
- nested structures
Limitations
- verbose for large data
- no comments
XML vs JSON
| Format | XML | JSON |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | — | — |
| Transparency | — | — |
| Best for | structured documents and data feeds | APIs and config and structured data exchange |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is this XML to JSON converter free?
- Yes. You can convert XML to JSON online for free, with no account and no watermark.
- Do I need to install software or sign up?
- No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — no installs and no account required.
- Why convert to JSON instead of staying with XML?
- JSON is known for being human-readable — that's what you gain by converting instead of keeping the XML file.
- Are my files safe?
- Yes. Files are processed only to complete the conversion and are auto-deleted after 2 hours. We never share them.
- Can I convert multiple XML files at once?
- Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.