Convert YAML to XML

Convert YAML to XML instantly in your browser. Paste or upload YAML and get clean, structured XML output with options to wrap in a root tag and escape characters.

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Supported file types: .yaml, .yml, .txt, .json, .log
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Options
Wrap in <root>
Escape special characters
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste your YAML into the Input YAML box or use Choose File to upload .yaml, .yml, or .txt files.
  • The converted XML appears live in the XML Output box.
  • Toggle Wrap in <root> to wrap the entire output inside a root tag.
  • Use Escape special characters to encode characters like &, <, > into XML-safe entities.
  • Toggle Maximize output to expand the output box for easier viewing.
  • Use Copy Output to copy the XML or Export to File to save it as a .xml file.
  • Hit Clear All to reset everything and start over.

What Convert YAML to XML can do:

Convert YAML to XML turns structured YAML data into fully-formed XML right in your browser. It supports nested objects and arrays, and gives you control over escaping characters and wrapping the result. Whether you’re converting config files, data feeds, or structured content, this tool keeps things simple. You’ll see the result immediately, without installing anything or touching your server.

Example:

Before:

person:
  name: Alice
  hobbies:
    - chess
    - tennis

After:

<root>
  <person>
    <name>Alice</name>
    <hobbies>chess</hobbies>
    <hobbies>tennis</hobbies>
  </person>
</root>

Common Use Cases:

Great for developers and content editors working across systems that need YAML-to-XML transformation. Perfect for importing YAML config into XML-based environments, generating XML APIs from YAML source files, or quickly prototyping XML structures from human-readable YAML.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Before turning YAML into XML, you might want to run it through Convert YAML to JSON it gives you a clearer view of structure and nesting. And if you’re going the other way later, Convert XML to JSON is a solid way to double-check if everything held up after the switch.

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