What convention does this tool use for attributes and text?

XML attributes become JSON keys prefixed with @ (e.g. id="1" becomes "@id": "1"), and any text content alongside child elements becomes a "#text" key. This mirrors a widely-used, readable XML-to-JSON convention rather than a single official standard, since XML and JSON don't map to each other perfectly.

Are repeated XML elements converted to a JSON array?

Yes — if an element has multiple children with the same tag name, they become a JSON array under that key, preserving order.

Why do converted values come back as text, not numbers or booleans?

XML has no native number or boolean type — every value is text until something interprets it. This tool preserves that, converting XML content to JSON strings rather than guessing which values were meant to be numbers.

How does JSON → XML choose element names?

If your JSON is a single-key object, that key becomes the root element; otherwise everything is wrapped in a element. Object keys become child element tags, and array items repeat as sibling elements with the same tag.

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How XML Maps to JSON

XML and JSON don't map to each other perfectly, so this tool uses a simple, readable convention: XML attributes become JSON keys prefixed with @ (so id="1" becomes "@id": "1"), text content alongside child elements becomes a #text key, and repeated child elements with the same tag name become a JSON array. Converting JSON to XML follows the same convention in reverse.

How to Convert Between XML and JSON

Choose a direction. "XML → JSON" converts XML into JSON; "JSON → XML" converts the other way.
Paste your data. Type or paste XML or JSON into the box, matching the mode you selected.
Read the result. The conversion happens instantly as you type — no button to click.
Copy or download. Use the Copy button to copy the result, or Download to save it as a file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert XML to JSON?

Paste your XML with "XML → JSON" selected — the equivalent JSON appears instantly below.

What happens if my XML or JSON is invalid?

You'll see a clear error message describing what's wrong, rather than a blank or broken result.

Is my data uploaded anywhere?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — your data is never sent to CurePDF's servers.

Is the XML to JSON converter free?

Yes, with no account required and no limit on how much data you can convert.

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