XML to XML String Converter

Convert XML code into a single-line string with escape characters. Perfect for embedding XML in JSON, Java, or C# code.

Input

Embed XML Anywhere

Turn multi-line XML files into escaped, single-line strings ready to be pasted into code variables or JSON payloads. Reverse the process to view embedded XML clearly.

XML ⇄ String

How this XML to XML String Converter works

This developer utility converts formatted XML documents into escaped XML string literals suitable for embedding in source code, configuration files, API request bodies, and database fields. The converter processes the XML input character by character, escaping angle brackets, ampersands, quotes, and apostrophes into their corresponding XML entity references while optionally collapsing whitespace and removing line breaks to produce a single-line string representation.

The tool supports multiple output formats: Java string literals with proper backslash escaping and concatenation, C# verbatim strings, Python triple-quoted strings, JavaScript template literals, and generic escaped strings with configurable quote characters. It preserves CDATA sections, processing instructions, and XML declarations according to your selected handling preferences. A reverse mode converts escaped strings back to formatted XML for verification and debugging.

Backend developers embedding XML payloads in code, QA engineers preparing test data, DevOps professionals configuring CI/CD pipelines with inline XML, and API developers constructing SOAP request bodies use this tool to avoid manual escaping errors. The conversion runs entirely in your browser, making it safe for processing XML containing credentials, tokens, or proprietary schema definitions.

How to use this XML to XML String Converter

Choose Mode

Convert XML to a one-line string or parse a string back to XML.

Input Data

Paste your XML code or escaped string.

Convert

Get the formatted result ready for coding.

Example Usage

XML to String conversion:

Input

<tag>Value</tag>

Output

"<tag>Value</tag>"

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert XML to a string?

To embed XML content inside JSON fields, Java/C# string variables, or other code structures.

Does it handle newlines?

Yes, newlines are replaced with \n to keep the string on a single line.

Is it reversible?

Yes! Use "String → XML" mode to revert an escaped string back to formatted XML.

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