Transform YAML into XML

Transform YAML into XML instantly in your browser. Import YAML, customize output style, and export valid XML with no setup or software needed.

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Supported file types: .yaml, .yml, .txt, .md, .ini, .json
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Options
Pretty print
Wrap in <root>
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste your YAML into the “Input Text” box or use Choose File to import a file.
  • Supported file types: .yaml, .yml, .txt, .md, .ini, .json
  • Below the input box, you’ll see a note listing which files are supported.
  • In the Options section, use the toggle switches to control:
    • Pretty print – Add indentation for easier-to-read XML (default: on)
    • Wrap in <root> Surround everything in a <root> element (default: on)
    • Maximize output Expand the output panel for larger results (default: off)
  • Output updates live every time you edit the YAML or change a setting.
  • The output box flashes to show changes and updates the character counter.
  • Use Copy Output to copy the XML result to your clipboard.
  • Click Export to File to save the result as an .xml file.
  • Hit Clear All to reset input, output, toggles, and file name.

What Transform YAML into XML can do:

Transform YAML into XML lets you convert any valid YAML into simple XML markup with optional formatting. You can wrap the structure inside a root tag or leave it flat. Whether you’re moving configs between systems, prepping data for legacy software, or just curious how something would look as XML this tool does it all right in your browser. It runs instantly, doesn’t need an internet connection after load, and is great for editing, exporting, or sharing structured data across formats.

Example:

Before:

name: Alice
age: 30
skills:
  - Python
  - JavaScript

After:

<root>
  <name>Alice</name>
  <age>30</age>
  <skills>Python</skills>
  <skills>JavaScript</skills>
</root>

Common Use Cases:

Need to convert YAML for an API that only supports XML? Want to wrap config data in tags for testing? This tool’s great for anyone working with XML pipelines, data migrations, or systems that just don’t speak YAML. With live conversion, toggleable formatting, and file support, it’s handy for devs, sysadmins, and data folks alike.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re going from YAML to XML, you might want to Flatten YAML first it’ll make the conversion smoother by reducing deeply nested structures. And if you’re curious how the result holds up, run it through Validate XML to catch any structural issues right away.

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