Convert XML to JSON Automatically
Advanced ETL Processor is Windows software for converting XML to JSON without writing scripts. Map, validate, and transform fields visually, then run the conversion or schedule it to repeat.
Need to transform XML files into clean, structured JSON? With Advanced ETL Processor, you can convert simple or deeply nested XML directly to JSON without writing XSLT, Python, or custom scripts.
XML to JSON conversion workflow
Keep the conversion in one reusable package so field mapping, validation, output settings, and run history do not depend on a manual export checklist.
- Read: Select the XML input and the files or records to process.
- Map: Match source fields to the required JSON structure and apply transformations.
- Validate and write: Check data types, required values, formats, and rejected rows before creating the output.
- Schedule and review: Run once for testing, then schedule repeat work and use the log to investigate failures.
Video Tutorial
Watch a XML conversion walkthrough showing how to configure the source, map fields, and write the output in Advanced ETL Processor.
What Is JSON?
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight, human-readable format used for data exchange in modern applications, APIs, automation scripts, and cloud services.
Advanced ETL Processor converts XML to JSON even when your XML contains attributes, nested arrays, or irregular structures.
Why Convert XML to JSON?
- Use XML data in modern APIs, applications, or NoSQL databases
- Flatten or restructure complex XML formats
- Automate daily XML ingestion into systems expecting JSON
How to Convert XML to JSON - Step-by-Step
1. Open Advanced ETL Processor
Start the Enterprise Edition. Create two new directories:
- XML as the input
- JSON as the output
2. Create a New Transformation
Right-click a transformation group and choose New to open the design workspace.
3. Configure the XML Reader
- Select Reader
- Open Properties
- Set Data Source Type to File System
- Select your XML directory from the drop-down box
- Check Read File Content
4. Configure the JSON Writer
- Select Writer
- Open Properties
- Set Data Target Type to File System
- Select your JSON directory from the drop-down box
5. Map and Transform Fields
- Reformat the file name by replacing
.xmlwith.json - Use the XML to JSON transformation function for conversion
- Apply filters, calculations, or conditional transformations if necessary
6. Run the Transformation
Click Execute to convert your XML to JSON. The resulting file can be used in web services, integrations, API calls, or cloud applications.
Automation and Scheduling
- Schedule XML-to-JSON tasks to run automatically
- Trigger processing when new files appear (local folders, FTP, HTTP)
- Generate logs and send email alerts when rules fail
Help with your XML conversion
If you get stuck, ask in the support forum and include a sample input, the expected output, and the relevant log message. You can also review the conversion resources below.
FAQ
Can Advanced ETL Processor convert XML to JSON?
Yes. Advanced ETL Processor can convert XML to JSON, validate the data, and log the workflow run.
Do I need to write a script?
No scripting is required for routine conversion, validation, scheduling, and logging. Use scripts only when the rule genuinely needs custom code.
Can I convert multiple XML files at once?
Yes. Point the file reader at a folder and use a file mask so matching XML files are processed in one package.
Can the JSON output be created on a schedule?
Yes. The Enterprise edition can run the package on a schedule or as part of a larger ETL process, then write the JSON output with the same naming and validation rules each time.
What should I check before the first production run?
Check headers, data types, date formats, decimal separators, encodings, empty values, and output file naming.
When should I not automate this conversion yet?
Do not automate it until source columns, data types, output naming, and error handling are clear. Conversion repeats rules; it does not repair vague ones.
Can I try it before buying?
Yes. Download the fully functional 30-day trial and build one small conversion package first.
Useful links
Start with the Advanced ETL Processor Enterprise overview, then download the fully functional 30-day trial. The convert-data hub lists the other XML conversion workflows.
References
External documentation
Related tutorials and articles
Try the XML to JSON conversion workflow
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