Transform XML data into clean JSON format instantly
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) has become the standard data format for modern web APIs due to its lightweight nature and native JavaScript support. Converting legacy XML data to JSON makes it easier to work with in web applications, mobile apps, and modern programming languages. Many organizations still use XML for data exchange, and converting to JSON helps bridge the gap between old and new systems.
Our converter handles nested elements, attributes, and automatically detects arrays when multiple elements share the same name.
The XML is parsed into a DOM tree, then recursively converted to a JavaScript object. Element names become object keys, text content becomes values, and attributes are stored in a special @attributes property.
Attributes are stored in an "_attributes" object within the node. For example, <user id="1"> becomes {"user": {"_attributes": {"id": "1"}, ...}}.
When multiple elements share the same name, they're automatically converted to an array. This preserves all data while maintaining structure.