Convert JSON to XML Online
Create XML files from JSON sources with a free online converter. The conversion runs on the server, batches are supported, and the server limit is 100 MB per file. Keep the original file while you review the converted copy. The tool works without a plugin or extension.
Convert .JSON to .XML
Select a file to begin. Processing details and limits are listed below.
How to convert JSON to XML
- 1
Choose JSON files
Add one or more JSON files to the queue. The uploader keeps batch items separate.
- 2
Choose XML settings
Set the available quality or format options, or keep the defaults for a first pass.
- 3
Run and save the result
Run the queue and download the XML files individually or together as a ZIP.
JavaScript Object Notation vs XML
| Spec | JavaScript Object Notation | XML |
|---|---|---|
| MIME type | application/json | application/xml |
| Format type | data | data |
| Standard | ECMA-404 and RFC 8259 | Pending review |
| First release | 2001 | Pending review |
| Browser support | All current major browsers | Pending review |
| Contents | Text-based data interchange format with objects, arrays, strings, numbers, booleans, and null. | Extensible markup language. |
About JavaScript Object Notation
Readable, language neutral, easy to parse, and the default format for most web APIs. No comments or binary data, no schema by itself, and large nested documents can be hard to edit by hand.
Format referenceAbout XML
Extensible markup language.
Why convert JSON to XML?
- A format change can make the data readable to a non-technical reviewer.
- Converting a copy avoids changing the source export used by another process.
- XML is a better fit for a spreadsheet, API, database import, or another tool in the data pipeline.
- The output can simplify review because columns or objects match the destination tool's model.
Will quality change?
The conversion is structural, not a guarantee that the destination schema accepts every value. Keep the source if you may need to adjust the conversion later.
Processing and limits
- Processing
- Server-side
- Engine
- LibreOffice and document tooling
- Maximum size
- 100 MB per file on the server.
- Batch support
- Yes, multiple files can be queued; completed results can be downloaded as a ZIP.
- Quality controls
- No quality slider. The output follows the fixed conversion path.
The file is processed on the server because the conversion requires a server-side engine or a utility operation.
- No comments or binary data, no schema by itself, and large nested documents can be hard to edit by hand.
- Review the converted file in the destination application before deleting the source.
- Batch results should be spot-checked before publication or delivery.
Platform compatibility
The output is a XML file. Use an application or device that accepts that format, and test the result on the destination platform if compatibility is critical.
When not to convert
- Do not use a converted file as the legal or signed original when signatures or metadata must be preserved.
- Do not overwrite the source; keep both versions until the output has been approved.
- Avoid repeated lossy conversions when quality matters; start from the highest-quality source available.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I convert JSON to XML without installing software?
- Upload a JSON file, choose the available XML options, run the conversion, and download the result. The tool is free, supports batches, and accepts server uploads up to 100 MB.
- Is Convert JSON to XML free?
- It is free, requires no account, and adds no watermark. Server uploads are limited to 100 MB per file, and browser-first paths are limited by device memory.
- Does JSON to XML conversion lose quality?
- The conversion is structural, not a guarantee that the destination schema accepts every value. Keep the source if you may need to adjust the conversion later.
- Is my JSON file uploaded?
- Yes. This conversion uses a server-side engine, so the file is uploaded over HTTPS, processed in an isolated request, and removed after the result is produced.
- Is batch conversion supported?
- Queue multiple files, run them together, and download the finished results as a ZIP. Each server file is limited to 100 MB, and large batches may take longer.
- What can go wrong?
- Open the downloaded XML file in the application or database you plan to use, check the structure against the source, and keep the original until the output is approved.