Convert XML to TOML Online

Simplify complex XML by converting it to human-readable TOML. This tool intelligently maps XML elements and attributes to TOML's table structure.

Convert XML to TOML Online

Simplify complex XML by converting it to human-readable TOML format.

XML Input

TOML Output

TOML output will appear here

How the XML to TOML Converter Works

This tool simplifies complex XML configurations by converting them to human-readable TOML. It parses XML structure and maps elements to TOML tables and key-value pairs. The result is cleaner, more maintainable configuration files.

Conversion Process

Paste your XML content into the input area
Click "Convert to TOML" to process
The XML is parsed and validated
XML elements become TOML tables
Element text content becomes values
Attributes are preserved with @ prefix
Copy or download the TOML output

Specific Use Cases

Configuration Modernization

Replace verbose XML configs with cleaner TOML. Modern applications prefer TOML for readability.

Java to Rust Migration

Migrating from Java (XML configs) to Rust (TOML). Convert existing XML configurations to TOML format.

Maven to Cargo Migration

Moving from Maven (pom.xml) to Cargo (Cargo.toml). Convert project configuration to Rust ecosystem format.

Simplifying Complex Configs

XML's verbosity makes configs hard to read. TOML provides a cleaner alternative for configuration.

Version Control Improvement

TOML diffs are more readable than XML diffs. Convert to TOML for better Git history tracking.

What to Know Before Using This Tool

Understanding XML to TOML conversion:

XML elements become TOML tables
Element text becomes string values
XML attributes become @attribute keys
Repeated elements become arrays
XML namespaces are simplified
Some XML features have no TOML equivalent

Frequently Asked Questions

How are XML attributes handled?

Attributes become keys prefixed with @. <element attr="value"> becomes { @attr = "value" }.

What about XML namespaces?

Namespaces are simplified in conversion. Complex namespace structures may need manual adjustment.

Are repeated elements preserved?

Yes, repeated elements become TOML arrays. Multiple <item> elements become an array.

Can I convert back to XML?

Yes, use the TOML to XML converter. However, some XML-specific features may not round-trip perfectly.

What about XML comments?

XML comments are not preserved in conversion. Add TOML comments manually if needed.

Why convert XML to TOML?

TOML is more readable, easier to edit, and has better tooling support for modern applications.

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