YAML to XML Converter

This tool converts YAML content into valid XML instantly. It’s designed to help you transition structured data into XML markup without writing any code. You can paste YAML, import a file, tweak formatting options, and watch the XML output update live. It’s fast, flexible, and built for both developers and content managers working with structured formats.

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Supported file types: .yaml, .yml, .txt
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Options
Use custom root
Pretty print

How to Use:

Start by pasting your YAML into the left-hand input box. You can also click Choose File to upload a .yaml, .yml, or .txt file. Then, adjust the output using the Options:

  • Use custom root: Enables a custom tag name for the root XML element (defaults to <root>).
  • Pretty print: Formats the XML with line breaks for readability.

As you make changes, the output appears instantly in the right-hand box. Use Copy Output to copy the result or Export to File to download it. Click Clear All to reset everything and start fresh.

What the YAML to XML Converter Tool does:

This tool reads YAML input, detects structure (objects, arrays, text), and builds a matching XML tree. Repeated elements become tags, nested objects turn into nested XML nodes, and top-level keys are used intelligently to avoid duplicate root wrappers. You can also define your own root name for flexibility.

Example:

Input YAML:

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

Output XML:

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

Common Use Cases:

Use this tool to convert YAML into XML for legacy systems, documentation, APIs, or testing pipelines. It’s ideal when you need to migrate structured data without manually writing XML. Whether you’re building configurations, processing forms, or transforming front-end data, this converter gets it done quickly and cleanly.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re handling structured data, YAML to JSON Converter is a great side-by-side option for converting into a more widely used format in APIs and modern applications. And when you need to pivot back, XML to YAML Converter lets you cleanly reverse the process helpful for config files, pipelines, or documentation systems.

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