Convert XML to Properties

Convert XML to Properties directly in your browser. Paste or upload XML and instantly flatten it into .properties format with dot-separated keys and live output.

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Supported file types: .xml, .txt, .log, .html, .conf
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Options
Pretty format
Trim values
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste your XML into the XML Input box or use the Choose File button to import a .xml, .txt, .log, or .conf file.
  • The tool reads your XML and flattens nested elements using dot notation (e.g., config.user.name=Alice).
  • Toggle Pretty format to indent each line for better readability.
  • Toggle Trim values to remove extra whitespace from the beginning and end of each XML value.
  • Use Maximize output to expand the preview box if your result is long.
  • Output updates live as you type or change settings.
  • Click Copy Output to copy the properties text to your clipboard.
  • Click Export to File to download the result as a .properties file.
  • Use Clear All to reset everything and load the demo input again.

What Convert XML to Properties can do:

Convert XML to Properties transforms structured XML into a flat .properties file you can use for configuration, translation keys, or debugging. It automatically handles nested elements, converting them into hierarchical key names using dot notation. You can trim values, pretty-print the output, and view everything live in your browser no software required. It’s fast, clean, and helpful when converting XML config or localization data into a simpler, key-value format.

Example:

Input (XML):

<config>
  <user>
    <name>Alice</name>
    <email>[email protected]</email>
  </user>
  <theme>dark</theme>
</config>

Output (Properties):

config.user.name=Alice
[email protected]
config.theme=dark

Common Use Cases:

Convert XML to Properties is great for developers working on i18n/localization, configuration porting, or transforming XML-based settings into flat files. It’s perfect for preparing translation files, integrating data with .env systems, or converting deeply nested XML into readable key-value formats for quick access.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

After Convert XML to Properties, it’s pretty common to also need Convert Properties to XML if you’re bouncing between formats. And if you’re troubleshooting key mismatches, Replace XML Keys can help clean things up before exporting.

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