Convert XML to JSON Online
Turn XML files into JSON output online. The service is free, requires no account, supports batch queues, and limits server uploads to 100 MB per file. The conversion runs on the server in an isolated request. Keep the original file while you review the converted copy.
Convert .XML to .JSON
Select a file to begin. Processing details and limits are listed below.
How to convert XML to JSON
- 1
Add your XML source
Add one or more XML files to the queue. The uploader keeps batch items separate.
- 2
Set the JSON options
Set the available quality or format options, or keep the defaults for a first pass.
- 3
Create the JSON file
Run the queue and download the JSON files individually or together as a ZIP.
XML vs JavaScript Object Notation
| Spec | XML | JavaScript Object Notation |
|---|---|---|
| MIME type | application/xml | application/json |
| Format type | data | data |
| Standard | Pending review | ECMA-404 and RFC 8259 |
| First release | Pending review | 2001 |
| Browser support | Pending review | All current major browsers |
| Contents | Extensible markup language. | Text-based data interchange format with objects, arrays, strings, numbers, booleans, and null. |
About XML
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 referenceWhy convert XML to JSON?
- The output can simplify review because columns or objects match the destination tool's model.
- 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.
- JSON is a better fit for a spreadsheet, API, database import, or another tool in the data pipeline.
Will quality change?
The data is mapped into JSON syntax. Values may change representation because the source and destination have different type systems. Check a sample before processing a large batch.
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.
- Check metadata, dimensions, and compatibility after the conversion.
- Very large files can hit the 100 MB server limit before conversion starts.
Platform compatibility
JSON works in all current major browsers. Open the result in the app where it will be used, and keep the source XML for comparison.
When not to convert
- Avoid repeated lossy conversions when quality matters; start from the highest-quality source available.
- If the file contains sensitive data, review the processing model before uploading it to a server.
- Do not convert when the original XML must remain the only editable or archival copy.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the easiest way to convert XML to JSON?
- Upload a XML file, choose the available JSON options, run the conversion, and download the result. The tool is free, supports batches, and accepts server uploads up to 100 MB.
- Does Convert XML to JSON require an account?
- 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.
- What happens to quality?
- The data is mapped into JSON syntax. Values may change representation because the source and destination have different type systems. Check a sample before processing a large batch.
- Where is the file processed?
- 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.
- How do I process a batch?
- 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 JSON 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.