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XML to YAML converter

Convert XML to YAML free, right in your browser. Paste your XML input below and press Convert. You get clean block-style YAML that any YAML parser can read. No sign-up, and nothing is ever uploaded.

XML input

Paste your XML below, then press Convert.

Runs 100% in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

Waiting for input.

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How the conversion works

Paste your XML on the left and press Convert. The tool first parses the XML (treating each child of the root element as a row, keeping attributes as @-prefixed columns) into an internal table of rows and columns, then writes it out as YAML (emitting clean block-style YAML). If the input cannot be parsed you get a plain-English error instead of a broken file.

Where this comes in handy

People reach for this converter when pulling records out of XML feeds, sitemaps or API responses and YAML is needed for configs or fixtures. Because everything runs locally in your browser, it is also handy for quick one-off migrations without installing database tools or writing throwaway scripts.

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XML to YAML FAQs

Are XML attributes included in the output?
Yes. Attributes are exported as columns prefixed with @, so sku becomes @sku, alongside child elements like name and price.
What if my XML uses namespaces like ns:tag?
Namespaced tags are kept as-is for the column name, and any characters that are illegal in the target format are replaced with underscores.
Are tricky values quoted?
Yes. Strings that look like numbers or booleans, such as 123 or yes, are quoted so they round-trip as strings.
Can the YAML be used as a config file?
Yes. The output is a plain YAML list of maps, suitable for config files, fixtures and seed data.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. Parsing and conversion run entirely in your browser with JavaScript. Your data never leaves your device.
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