XML to YAML Converter
Convert XML documents to clean indented YAML. Handles attributes, repeated elements, and text content; great for migrating legacy configs.
How to use the xml to yaml converter
Paste XML on the left. Clean indented YAML appears live on the right. Elements become keys; attributes prefix with "@_"; mixed-content text lives under "#text".
Formula & explanation
XML → JS value → YAML. Repeated sibling elements collapse into YAML sequences; attributes stay distinguishable via the @_ prefix.
Examples
<book id="1"><title>Demo</title></book> becomes book:\n "@_id": 1\n title: Demo
Frequently asked questions
- Can I round-trip XML through YAML and back?
- For most documents yes — the @_ prefix convention preserves attribute-vs-element information. Edge cases (mixed content, namespaces with bound prefixes) may need manual adjustment.
- Why are some YAML keys quoted?
- Keys starting with "@_" need quoting in YAML because the @ character isn't valid as a bare scalar. The output handles this automatically.
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