Convert XML to YAML

URL-encode XML in seconds with live preview. Choose to encode the full XML or just the tag values, and export the result instantly.

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Supported file types: .xml, .txt, .html, .htm
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Options
Preserve line breaks
Compact output
Maximize output
Encoding Scope:

How to Use:

  • Paste your XML into the input box or use Choose File to import .xml, .txt, or .html
  • Select one of the Encoding Scope modes:
    • Encode entire XML: applies encoding to the full text
    • Encode only tag values: leaves tags untouched, encodes content between them
  • Toggle Preserve line breaks to keep newlines readable in the encoded result
  • Use Compact output to remove excess spacing after encoding
  • Enable Maximize output to enlarge the output area for easier viewing
  • The output updates live with a flashing border effect
  • Click Copy Output to copy the result to clipboard
  • Use Export to File to download it as a .txt file
  • Press Clear All to reset everything

What URL-encode XML can do:

URL-encode XML gives you full control over how your XML data is encoded for transmission, embedding, or storage. You can encode the entire XML structure ideal for sending raw XML over URLs or selectively encode only the values inside tags, keeping your markup readable. With options for preserving line breaks and trimming whitespace, it’s flexible enough for development, testing, and production tasks alike. Everything updates as you type, and it works fully in your browser with no upload required.

Example:

Input:

<note>
  <to>Tove & Tom</to>
  <body>Don't forget me!</body>
</note>

Encode only tag values (preserve line breaks):

<note>
  <to>Tove%20%26%20Tom</to>
  <body>Don%27t%20forget%20me!</body>
</note>

Encode entire XML (compact):

%3Cnote%3E%3Cto%3ETove%20%26%20Tom%3C%2Fto%3E%3Cbody%3EDon%27t%20forget%20me!%3C%2Fbody%3E%3C%2Fnote%3E

Common Use Cases:

Use URL-encode XML when you need to safely transmit XML in query strings, form values, or APIs. It’s also great for testing services that receive encoded payloads, embedding data into attributes or JSON, or avoiding parsing issues in cross-system integrations. Whether you’re encoding snippets or whole files, this tool handles it cleanly and instantly.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Before converting, try Prettify XML so you’re working with a clean structure. And once it’s in YAML, Convert YAML to JSON can help double-check that the nesting and keys still line up right.

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