What is the root element?

XML requires exactly one top-level element that wraps all other content. If your JSON is an object or array, the converter wraps it in a root element. You can set any tag name you like, or use the default 'root'.

What is attribute mode?

In attribute mode, JSON keys that start with '@' (e.g. '@id', '@class') are output as XML attributes on their parent element rather than child elements. For example, {"@id": "1", "name": "Alice"} becomes Alice .

How are JSON arrays handled?

Each element of a JSON array is wrapped in a configurable item tag (default: 'item'). Arrays of objects produce repeated tags named after the parent key, e.g. ... ... .

Are special characters escaped?

Yes. The characters , &, ', and " in string values are escaped to their XML entity equivalents (<, >, &, ', ") so the output is always well-formed XML.

Can I download the XML?

Yes. Click the Download button to save the converted XML as a .xml file. The file includes the standard XML declaration .

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JSON to XML Converter

Convert JSON to well-formed XML with indentation, custom root element, and attribute mode.

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About this tool

The JSON to XML Converter transforms any valid JSON document into properly indented, well-formed XML. Paste your JSON in the left panel and get instant XML output on the right. Customize the root element name to wrap the whole document, or leave it empty to auto-detect. Enable attribute mode to convert designated keys (those starting with @') to XML attributes rather than child elements. Array items are automatically wrapped in configurable item tags. The tool handles nested objects, arrays, nulls, booleans, and numbers correctly, escaping special characters such as <, >, and & in text nodes. Copy the result to the clipboard or download it as a .xml file. Useful for integrating with SOAP APIs, legacy enterprise systems, and any XML-based data pipeline that needs JSON input converted on the fly.

How to use

1 Paste valid JSON into the input textarea on the left.
2 Optionally change the root element name (default: 'root').
3 Toggle attribute mode if your JSON uses @ prefix keys for attributes.
4 Set the array item tag name if you want something other than 'item'.
5 The XML output updates instantly. Click Copy to clipboard or Download XML.

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