Convert XML to YAML

Convert XML to YAML instantly in your browser. Flatten attributes, clean up tag names, and export structured YAML with live preview and no upload.

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Supported file types: .xml, .txt, .html, .htm
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Options
Include declaration
Flatten attributes
Lowercase tag names
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste your XML into the input box or use Choose File to import .xml, .txt, or .html
  • Toggle Include declaration to add a YAML header comment indicating conversion
  • Use Flatten attributes to inline attributes directly as @key: value beneath the tag
  • Enable Lowercase tag names to standardize all tag labels in lowercase
  • Turn on Maximize output to expand the output area
  • Output updates live with every change
  • Click Copy Output to copy the YAML result
  • Use Export to File to download your YAML as a .yaml file
  • Click Clear All to reset input, output, toggles, and file state

What Convert XML to YAML can do:

Convert XML to YAML makes converting structured XML data into readable, clean YAML simple and fast. It parses XML entirely in the browser and lets you decide how attributes should be represented either nested under an attributes: key or flattened in-place. You can make tag names lowercase for consistency across data systems or remove extra headers if needed. It’s ideal for developers moving data into YAML workflows, tweaking config files, or translating machine-generated XML into human-friendly YAML.

Example:

Input XML:

<note priority="high">
  <to>Tove</to>
  <from>Jani</from>
</note>

YAML (flattened, lowercase enabled):

note:
  @priority: "high"
  to: "Tove"
  from: "Jani"

YAML (nested attributes, default mode):

note:
  to: "Tove"
  from: "Jani"
  attributes:
    priority: "high"

Common Use Cases:

Convert XML to YAML is perfect for transforming config files, RSS data, or integration feeds from one format to another. It’s especially helpful for developers working with APIs, pipelines, or static site generators that prefer YAML input. No installs, no uploads just instant conversion and control over structure.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If your XML has a lot of nested elements, run Flatten an XML first it’ll help avoid weird conversions. And after converting, use Convert YAML to JSON to make sure everything translated cleanly and makes sense structurally.

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