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YAML to XML Converter

Convert YAML to well-formed XML by first parsing the YAML structure, then serializing it as properly-escaped XML elements.

Paste YAML below - this tool parses it and converts the resulting structure into well-formed XML.

This follows the same YAML→structure→XML mapping conventions as the JSON to XML Converter, since YAML and JSON represent the same kinds of data structures.

How to Use It

  1. Paste valid YAML.
  2. Optionally set a root element name.
  3. Click Convert.
  4. Copy or download the resulting XML.

How the Conversion Works

YAML is first parsed into its underlying structure (mappings, sequences, scalars) - the same structure JSON would represent - which is then serialized as nested XML elements, matching the same conventions as the JSON to XML Converter.

Limitations

YAML keys that aren't valid XML element names (spaces, leading digits) are flagged rather than silently producing invalid XML.

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