File & Data
How XML Elements, Attributes, and Arrays Map to JSON
The XML to JSON mapper uses stable conventions so the same document always produces the same JSON shape.
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@attributes
Every XML attribute is copied into an @attributes object with string values.
#text
When an element has attributes or child elements and also has text, the text is stored under #text.
Repeated siblings
Two or more sibling elements with the same name become a JSON array. A single sibling stays a normal value.
Namespaces
Element keys use the DOM nodeName, which preserves prefixes such as ns:tag. xmlns declarations appear under @attributes when present.
XML Elements Attributes Arrays to JSON FAQ
- Are numbers inferred?
- No. Element text stays a JSON string, so 0 and false remain text.
- What about empty elements?
- An empty element with no attributes becomes an empty string.
- Is processing private?
- Yes. Conversion runs locally in your browser and files are not uploaded to Looty Tools servers for this workflow.
- What file size limit applies?
- Inputs must be 25 MB or smaller unless a tool-specific limit says otherwise.
- Can I copy the result?
- Yes. After a successful conversion you can copy the output text or download the file.
Related guides
- How to Convert XML to JSONConvert XML into formatted JSON locally with a deterministic mapping for elements, attributes, and repeated siblings.
- XML to JSON Without UploadingSee how browser-based XML to JSON keeps documents on your device, including DOCTYPE rejection and UTF-8-only rules.
- How to Convert JSON to XMLConvert a .json file or pasted JSON into a formatted .xml document locally: choose a root element name, review the preview, and download without uploading.