Convert JSON to XML on Mac
Select the JSON files in Finder, press ⌥ F, choose XML and press Return. FileFlip saves each XML next to its original and works without an internet connection.
How to convert JSON to XML with FileFlip
Select the JSON files
In Finder or on the Desktop. One file, or a whole folder with ⌘ A.
Press ⌥ F
FileFlip opens next to the selection and lists the formats it can make from JSON. Type “XML” to jump to it.
Choose XML and press Return
The XML files appear next to the originals with the same names. The JSON files stay as they are.
JSON and XML
JSON doesn’t open in spreadsheet apps, which want a flat table. Some systems, feeds and integrations only accept XML.
| Property | JSON | XML |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | JavaScript Object Notation | Extensible Markup Language |
| Made by | Douglas Crockford | W3C |
| Best for | Data for code, web APIs and apps | Systems and integrations that expect XML |
| Opens in | Every programming language and code editor | Any text editor and most programming languages |
| File extension | .json | .xml |
| In FileFlip | Opens and saves | Saves |
Other ways on a Mac
Here’s what you can do with what’s already on your Mac.
No built-in converter
macOS doesn’t include an app that converts JSON to XML, and Numbers can’t save XML. The usual alternative is a short script.
Questions about JSON and XML
Can I convert many JSON files at once?
Yes. Select them all in Finder, press ⌥ F and choose XML. Progress moves to the menu bar, so you can close the panel and keep working.
Where is the XML file saved?
Next to the original, with the same name and the .xml extension. The JSON file isn’t changed. In Settings you can choose a different folder instead.
Can I convert XML back to JSON?
No. FileFlip saves XML files but doesn’t open them.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. FileFlip converts files on your Mac and works with the internet turned off.
Convert a folder of data files at once
FileFlip also handles images, camera raw files, video, audio, PDFs and documents. Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Coming soon for Mac