Live XML parsing
See syntax errors as you type and inspect a consistently formatted XML result when the document is valid.
Online XML Viewer - Parse, Format, and Convert XML
Paste or import XML to parse it locally in your browser. Switch between readable XML and JSON views, format or minify the source, then copy or download the result.
Drag and drop supported
Parsed output
Your parsed XML or JSON view will appear here.
View and understand XML without leaving your browser
XML is still common in configuration files, APIs, feeds, and data exchange. This XML viewer turns dense markup into a readable structure and lets you inspect an equivalent JSON representation while keeping the source on your device.
XML and JSON views
Switch between formatted XML and a JSON representation that keeps attributes, repeated elements, and text.
Local file workflow
Paste content or drag in an XML or text file, then copy or download the current result in one step.
Private by design
All parsing, formatting, conversion, and file reading happen locally in your browser.
How to use the XML viewer
Paste or upload XML
Paste XML into the editor, select a local file, or drop a file onto the input panel.
Parse the document
The viewer checks the XML as you type. Use Parse XML whenever you want to run the check immediately.
Choose a readable view
Use XML view for formatted markup or JSON view to inspect attributes and repeated data more easily.
Format, copy, or download
Beautify or minify valid XML, then copy or download the currently selected XML or JSON output.
When an XML viewer is useful
Inspect API responses
Make SOAP responses, RSS feeds, and legacy API payloads readable before debugging an integration.
Review configuration files
Check the structure of files such as pom.xml, web.config, Android manifests, or deployment descriptors.
Explore XML data as JSON
Use the JSON view to understand nested data, attributes, and repeated records before writing a converter or parser.
Prepare a shareable result
Beautify source for a code review, or minify non-mixed-content XML before using it in a production workflow.
How XML is represented in the JSON view
The JSON view is a convenient inspection format. It preserves the important XML structure, but it is not a universal XML-to-JSON standard.
- AttributesElement attributes are grouped in an @attributes object so they do not collide with child element names.
- Repeated elementsSibling elements with the same name become an array, such as several <item> nodes.
- Text and CDATAMeaningful text content is kept in #text rather than being silently discarded.
XML viewing tips and troubleshooting
A document that looks correct will not parse
Look for an unclosed tag, mismatched nesting, more than one root element, or an ampersand that must be written as &.
JSON has @attributes or #text keys
Those keys intentionally preserve XML attributes and mixed text that ordinary child-element objects cannot represent.
Minification changed the layout
Minify removes whitespace between tags. Keep the formatted version when whitespace between elements carries meaning for a downstream system.
Need a validation-focused workflow? Try the XML validator for syntax checking, formatting, and compression.
XML viewer FAQ
What is the difference between an XML viewer and an XML validator?
An XML viewer focuses on making XML easy to read and inspect, including a JSON view. An XML validator focuses on reporting whether the document is well formed. This page does both basic parsing feedback and viewing, while the validator page is dedicated to validation tasks.
Is my XML uploaded to a server?
No. Pasting, parsing, converting, copying, downloading, and local-file reading all happen in your browser.
Does XML to JSON have one universal format?
No. XML supports attributes, namespaces, ordered mixed content, and repeated elements, so different tools use different conventions. This viewer clearly labels attributes and text to make the structure easy to inspect.
Can I minify any XML safely?
The tool only removes whitespace between tags. Still, preserve the original if the receiving system treats whitespace-only text nodes as meaningful.
Which local files can I open?
You can open readable XML and text files. The content is read only in the browser and replaces the current input editor text.