| JSON | XML | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Metadata | - | - |
| Open / royalty-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Defined by | - | - |
| Since | - | - |
| Best for | APIs and configuration | enterprise integrations |
JSON
The data format of the web and every API.
XML
Verbose, strict, everywhere in enterprise software.
Questions
JSON or XML: which is smaller?
It depends on the content; see our measured benchmarks on the conversion pages.
Can I convert JSON to XML?
Yes, in your browser, nothing uploaded.
And XML to JSON?
Yes, as well.