XML to YAML Converter — Online Free Tool

Convert XML documents to YAML format for easier readability and editing. Handles complex element hierarchies, attributes, and mixed content cleanly.

Key Features

Transforms XML hierarchies into concise and readable YAML documents
Handles XML attributes, element values, and nested child elements
Converts repeated XML tags into native YAML lists
Outputs standard YAML syntax suitable for modern configuration engines

How to Use

Paste your XML document into the input editor.
Select your preferred YAML indentation level.
Click "Convert to YAML" to process the XML.
Review the generated YAML data in the output panel.
Copy the YAML or download it as a .yaml file.

Example

Sample input

<settings><theme>dark</theme><notifications enabled="true"/></settings>

Sample output

settings:
  theme: dark
  notifications:
    '@enabled': true

Edge Cases

Mixed content elements
Multiple attributes on one tag
Empty elements

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert XML to YAML?

YAML is significantly more concise and easier to read and maintain than XML because it avoids repetitive closing tags and verbose angle-bracket markup.

How are XML attributes represented in the resulting YAML?

Attributes are converted into key-value pairs inside the corresponding YAML mapping, usually marked with an attribute prefix to avoid naming conflicts.

Does this tool preserve data order from the XML file?

Yes. Elements are parsed and written to YAML sequentially to preserve the semantic structure of the original document.

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