# Convert XML documents to JSON

> Parse XML on the server and return a JSON representation for inspection or migration.

Canonical: https://staticx.site/xml-to-json

## Inspect XML as JSON

Parse XML into a JSON representation so nested data is easier to inspect and compare.

## Useful for migrations

Move old XML feeds, sitemaps, or integration samples into a format that modern tooling can read.

## Server-side parsing

The XML is parsed by the backend and rejected if it cannot be processed safely.

## How to use XML to JSON

Read XML as JSON when migrating feeds, sitemaps, or integration samples into modern tooling.

1. **Paste XML** — Add a complete XML document or focused sample.
2. **Convert to JSON** — StaticX parses the XML and returns readable JSON.
3. **Review before reuse** — Check attributes and repeated nodes before using the result in code.

## XML inspection is often the first migration step.

Legacy feeds and tools still use XML. Converting a sample to JSON helps teams see the data shape before they write a parser, import script, or documentation example.

The output should be treated as an inspection format. Production data pipelines may need namespace and attribute handling specific to the source.

## XML parsing notes

- **Good for feeds** — Inspect RSS-like structures, sitemap fragments, and integration samples.
- **Attributes need review** — XML attributes and text nodes may be represented differently than your final schema expects.
- **Use valid XML** — Malformed XML should be fixed before conversion.

## FAQ

### Does XML to JSON preserve everything?

It preserves a readable representation, but namespaces, attributes, and mixed content may need manual review.

### Can I convert a sitemap?

Yes, for inspection. Use proper sitemap tooling for production sitemap generation.

### What happens with invalid XML?

The tool returns a server-side parsing error instead of a fake result.

[View on staticx.site](https://staticx.site/xml-to-json)