JSON to XML Converter

Convert JSON to well-formed XML. Keys become element names, arrays become repeated elements, and keys starting with @_ become attributes. Set the root element name.

How XML maps to JSON (and why shapes jump)

XML has attributes, mixed text and repeated elements; JSON has only objects, arrays and values. Every converter has to choose. Toggle each feature to see the choice.

Attributes on <book> A second <book> Mixed text + element "Always arrays" option

XML

<library>
  <book id="42" lang="en"><title>Dune</title></book>
</library>

JSON

{
  "library": {
    "book": {
      "title": "Dune",
      "@_id": 42,
      "@_lang": "en"
    }
  }
}

Attributes become keys with an @_ prefix so they cannot collide with child elements of the same name.

How it works

XML needs a single root, so the output is wrapped in a root element you name. Keys that are not legal XML names (starting with a digit, containing spaces) are made safe.

Special characters (&, <, >) in text are escaped.

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Questions

How do I create attributes?

Prefix the key with @_, for example {"book": {"@_id": "7", "title": "Dune"}} gives <book id="7"><title>Dune</title></book>.

How are arrays represented?

Each array item becomes a repeated element with the array’s key as its name.

Is my JSON sent to a server?

No. Conversion happens in your browser. The only network request is the optional AI explanation when your input has an error and you ask for it.