SparkJSONJSON to XML Converter

JSON to XML Converter

Map JSON objects to XML elements (not attributes). Arrays become repeated sibling tags with the same name. Output includes an XML declaration and a <root> wrapper.

Free SparkJSON tool — runs 100% in your browser. No signup, no upload, no paywall. This page converts JSON to XML locally.

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Attribute vs element mapping

XML can store data as attributes (@id="1") or child elements (<id>1</id>). SparkJSON uses element mapping for every field. That keeps the conversion predictable and avoids guessing which keys “look like” attributes.

If you need attributes for a specific schema (SOAP, industry XML), map them in a second step or a dedicated XSLT pipeline. This tool prioritizes a faithful, readable default.

  • Elements by default — keys become tag names; values become text or nested tags.
  • Arrays — each item emits another sibling with the same tag name.
  • Escaping — & < > " ' are escaped in text nodes.

XML conversion decisions

Invalid tag characters in keys

Keys with spaces or odd symbols are sanitized to safe tag names (non [A-Za-z0-9_-. ] → _). Prefer clean keys in the JSON first.

No attributes

Nothing is written as an attribute. Everything is an element so the mapping rule stays one sentence long.

Root wrapper

Output is wrapped in <root> so fragments and arrays have a single document element.

["a","b"] → repeated <root> children named from the conversion rules

Frequently asked questions

Can I choose attribute mapping?

Not in this tool. Elements are always used. Export elements, then transform if your schema requires attributes.

How are JSON arrays represented?

As repeated sibling elements sharing the parent key name (or item/root naming when appropriate).

Does XML conversion leave my machine?

No. It runs client-side only.