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What the JSON to XML Converter does
The JSON to XML Converter rewrites a JSON document as indented XML with an XML declaration. Object keys become element names and values become element text.
The output is always wrapped in a single <root> element, because XML allows only one top-level element. In a top-level array, each object becomes an <item> element. An array inside an object becomes repeated elements with the same name. A key that starts with @_ becomes an attribute instead of a child element.
When to use it
- Sending data to a SOAP service, an older enterprise system or a partner feed that only accepts XML.
- Producing test fixtures for an XML parser from data you already have as JSON.
- Checking how a JSON structure would look as XML before designing a schema.
Worked example
Input
{"order": {"@_id": "A-17", "item": ["pen", "ink"], "total": 12.5}}Output
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<order>
<__id>A-17</__id>
<item>pen</item>
<item>ink</item>
<total>12.5</total>
</order>
Common questions about the JSON to XML Converter
How do I create an XML attribute?
Prefix the key with @_. For example, "@_id": "A-17" inside order produces <order id="A-17">. The XML to JSON Converter uses the same prefix, so the round trip keeps attributes.
Why is everything inside a <root> element?
An XML document must have exactly one root element, while JSON can have several top-level keys or an array. Wrapping in <root> always produces well-formed XML. Rename it after converting if your system expects a different name.
Can I check the XML afterwards?
Yes. Paste it into the XML Validator to confirm it is well formed, or the XML Formatter & Beautifier to change the layout.