XML to YAML Converter

Use this tool to convert XML data into clean, structured YAML instantly. It’s built for developers and content managers who need to reformat or migrate structured content. You can paste your XML or upload a file, tweak a few options, and see the YAML output appear in real time. There’s no need to reload or run any scripts.

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Supported file types: .xml, .txt
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Options
Collapse attributes
Trim text nodes

How to Use:

Paste your XML into the input box on the left, or upload a .xml or .txt file using the Choose File button. Once loaded, adjust the behavior of the converter using the toggles in the Options panel:

  • Collapse attributes: Flattens tag attributes into the parent level instead of grouping them under @attributes.
  • Trim text nodes: Cleans up any leading or trailing spaces inside text content.

As soon as you update these settings, the output on the right updates automatically. You can click Copy Output to copy the YAML to your clipboard, or use Export to File to download it. If you want to reset everything and start over, press Clear All.

What the XML to YAML Converter Tool can do:

The converter reads your XML and transforms each tag, attribute, and value into a YAML-friendly format. It creates nested objects for child elements and groups repeated tags into arrays. It also escapes special characters and preserves structure, so you can safely use the output in YAML-based systems or config files.

Example:

Input XML:

<person>
  <name first="John" last="Doe">John Doe</name>
  <age>30</age>
  <email>[email protected]</email>
</person>

Output YAML (collapsed attributes, trimmed):

person:
  name:
    first: John
    last: Doe
    '#text': John Doe
  age: '30'
  email: [email protected]

Common Use Cases:

You can use this tool to prepare YAML config files, convert XML API responses, or cleanly reformat structured data for testing or documentation. It’s especially helpful when you need readable output fast, without writing your own parser or script. Whether you’re building, debugging, or importing, this converter gets you there quickly and clearly.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re working across multiple formats, YAML to XML Converter helps you flip structured content back into XML for compatibility with legacy tools or markup-based systems. And for a more code-centric format, XML to JSON Converter gives you structured output perfect for APIs or frontend work.

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