XML to YAML Converter
XML → YAML 1.2. Repeated sibling elements collapse into a YAML sequence; attributes are preserved under @attributes.
XML to YAML Converter — Free Online Tool
Converts XML documents into YAML 1.2 using the browser's DOMParser, collapsing repeated sibling elements into YAML sequences, preserving attributes under @attributes and mixed content under #text, and surfacing parser errors with their position, useful for migrating legacy XML configuration, SOAP payloads and Maven or Android manifests into YAML-based tooling.
How to use the XML to YAML Converter
- Open the tool above — it runs entirely in your browser, so your input never leaves this page.
- Paste or type your input into the field, then press the relevant button (e.g. Encode / Decode, Generate, or Convert).
- Copy the result from the output area with the copy button orCtrl/Cmd + C.
- No signup, no upload, and no tracking — repeat as often as you need.
Frequently asked questions
Where do XML attributes go in the YAML output?
Each element's attributes are grouped under an @attributes mapping, and any text that sits alongside child elements is kept under #text. This matches the convention used by the XML/JSON converter so the two round-trip consistently.
How are repeated sibling elements represented?
Two or more siblings with the same tag collapse into a YAML sequence. A single occurrence stays a plain mapping, so a document with one <book> and one with several produce different shapes — worth checking if you feed the result to a schema.
Does it validate the XML?
It parses with the browser's DOMParser and surfaces the parser error message and position when the document is not well-formed. It does not validate against a DTD or XSD.
Free & private — why use this XML to YAML Converter
The XML to YAML Converter runs 100% client-side in your browser. Your data is never uploaded to a server, no account is required, and the tool is completely free. It works offline once the page has loaded and is part of a growing collection of privacy-first developer utilities.