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XML Converters

XML to YAML

Turn XML into clean YAML for config files.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Runs in your browser
XML → YAML
Output

Converted output will appear here.

What does XML to YAML do?

XML to YAML turns XML into YAML indented with two spaces, ready for a config file. Paste your data, press Convert, then copy the result or download it as a file.

What you can use

Well-formed XML: one root element, every tag closed, attribute values in quotes. The <?xml …?> line is optional.

Example

Input

<user>
  <name>Asha</name>
  <city>Pune</city>
</user>

Output

user:
  name: Asha
  city: Pune

How to use XML to YAML

  1. Step 1

    Paste your XML into the input box, or use “Load example” to see the expected shape.

  2. Step 2

    Press Convert. If the input isn’t valid, an error message tells you what is wrong and where.

  3. Step 3

    Copy the YAML output or download it as a file.

Good to know

  • Every opening tag needs a matching closing tag, and only one root element is allowed. Characters like & and < inside text must be written as &amp; and &lt;.
  • Values such as yes, no, on and 007 can be read differently by some YAML tools; quote them if they must stay text.
  • Big inputs (several MB) work, but the browser may pause for a moment while it converts.

Your privacy

Everything happens in this browser tab: what you paste is converted by JavaScript on your device and never sent to our server. Closing the tab clears it. Even so, don’t paste live passwords, API keys or customer records into any website.

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Frequently asked questions

Is XML to YAML free?

Yes. XML to YAML is completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.

Is the data I paste sent to a server?

No. Conversion runs in JavaScript inside this browser tab and nothing you paste is sent or stored. Even so, avoid pasting live passwords, API keys or private customer data into any website.

Why do I get an error?

Almost always the input isn’t quite valid: a missing comma or quote in JSON, an unclosed tag in XML, or a tab in YAML. The error message shows where parsing stopped — fix that spot, or press “Load example” to compare with input that works.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, tablets and computers — nothing to install.