Why convert JSON to XML?
- Enterprise & legacy. Many SOAP services and older systems expect XML, not JSON.
- Valid structure. Objects become nested tags under a standard root element.
- Bidirectional. Convert back to JSON whenever you need it.
How it works
- Use the converter. Go to the Formatly JSON to XML converter page. No registration is required.
- Upload your JSON file. Drag and drop your JSON document into the uploader, or browse from your device.
- Convert to XML. Select XML as the target format and click the Convert button.
- Download the XML file. Click the Download button to save the converted XML document.
Good for
- Sending data to a SOAP or legacy XML service.
- Producing XML for an enterprise integration.
- Generating an XML document from API data.
FAQ
How does the converter translate JSON keys to XML elements? The engine maps JSON objects directly into nested XML tags. Arrays are converted to repeating elements under their parent tag, and a standard root tag is created to ensure a valid XML document structure.
Can I convert XML back to JSON? Yes, we support bidirectional data conversion. You can convert your XML files back to JSON easily using the target format menu.
Is my data secure? Absolutely. Formatly operates on secure cloud servers. All files are automatically deleted after exactly 1 hour. No signups or data tracking are active.
Related
- XML → JSON → go the other way
- JSON → CSV → flatten into a spreadsheet
- JSON → YAML → human-readable config format
- All supported formats →