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YAML to XML Converter

Convert YAML to XML online. Transform YAML data structures into well-formed XML documents with customizable root elements and entity escaping.

Interactive Editor
YAML Input
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XML Output
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Specifications

How YAML → XML Works

  • Parses YAML into structured data.
  • Converts key-value mappings into XML element tags.
  • Wraps data in standard XML root container with proper encoding declaration.
Demonstration

Example Input & Output

Converts YAML mappings into XML elements, handling lists as repeating XML tags with an XML declaration and root container.

YAML Input
service:
  name: auth-service
  port: 8080
  endpoints:
    - /login
    - /register
    - /refresh
XML Output
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<root>
  <service>
    <name>auth-service</name>
    <port>8080</port>
    <endpoints>/login</endpoints>
    <endpoints>/register</endpoints>
    <endpoints>/refresh</endpoints>
  </service>
</root>
Applications

Common Use Cases

Enterprise Integration

Convert modern YAML configs into legacy XML payloads for SOAP services.

Build Configuration Transformation

Transform YAML build specifications into XML POM/Ant formats.

Guidelines

Key Specifications & Gotchas

XML Naming Rules

Tag names must not contain spaces or start with numbers.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How are YAML sequences converted to XML?

Sequence items are converted to repeating sibling elements with matching tag names.

Can I customize the XML root tag?

The tool wraps data in a standard <root> element to ensure valid XML.

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