XML to Firebase Converter

About XML to Firebase Converter

Convert XML data to Firebase Realtime Database JSON structure with automatic type conversion. Perfect for migrating XML data to Firebase or creating test data for Firebase applications.

Key Features

• Automatic Parsing: Intelligently extracts data from XML structure
• Type Conversion: Converts XML data to appropriate JSON types (numbers, booleans, strings, null)
• Flexible Keys: Choose between auto-generated keys or use a specific element as the key
• Firebase Compatible: Generates JSON structure ready for Firebase import
• Key Sanitization: Removes Firebase-restricted characters (., #, $, [, ]) from keys
• Attribute Support: Includes XML attributes as fields (prefixed with @)

How to Use

1. Input XML Data: Paste your XML data or upload an .xml file
2. Configure Keys: Choose auto-generated keys or specify an element to use as Firebase keys
3. Review Output: The Firebase JSON generates automatically
4. Copy or Download: Use the Copy or Download button to save your Firebase data

Key Options

• Auto-Generated Keys: Creates keys like item_0, item_1, item_2... (default)
• Custom Key Field: Use a specific element (e.g., "id") as the Firebase key

Example Conversion

XML Input:

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<employees>
  <employee>
    <id>1</id>
    <name>John Doe</name>
    <age>28</age>
    <salary>75000.00</salary>
  </employee>
  <employee>
    <id>2</id>
    <name>Jane Smith</name>
    <age>34</age>
    <salary>82000.50</salary>
  </employee>
</employees>

Firebase JSON Output (Auto Keys):

{
  "item_0": {
    "id": 1,
    "name": "John Doe",
    "age": 28,
    "salary": 75000
  },
  "item_1": {
    "id": 2,
    "name": "Jane Smith",
    "age": 34,
    "salary": 82000.5
  }
}

Firebase JSON Output (Using 'id' as key):

{
  "1": {
    "id": 1,
    "name": "John Doe",
    "age": 28,
    "salary": 75000
  },
  "2": {
    "id": 2,
    "name": "Jane Smith",
    "age": 34,
    "salary": 82000.5
  }
}

Type Conversion

• Numbers: Numeric strings → JSON numbers
• Booleans: "true"/"false" → JSON booleans
• Strings: Text content → JSON strings
• NULL: "null" or empty values → JSON null

Firebase Key Restrictions

Firebase keys cannot contain certain characters. This tool automatically sanitizes keys by replacing the following characters with underscores:

• . (period)
• # (hash)
• $ (dollar sign)
• [ (left bracket)
• ] (right bracket)

Supported XML Structures

• Repeating Elements: Automatically detects common record names (row, record, item, entry, employee, product, user)
• Nested Elements: Extracts child element values as fields
• Attributes: Includes XML attributes as fields (prefixed with @)
• Mixed Content: Handles various XML structures intelligently

Common Use Cases

• Database Migration: Migrate XML data to Firebase Realtime Database
• Test Data: Create Firebase test data from XML files
• Prototyping: Quickly populate Firebase with existing XML data
• Data Backup: Export XML data in Firebase-compatible format
• Cross-Platform: Share data between XML and Firebase applications
• API Integration: Convert XML API responses to Firebase format

Importing to Firebase

To import the generated JSON to Firebase Realtime Database:

1. Open Firebase Console
2. Navigate to Realtime Database
3. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) and select "Import JSON"
4. Upload the downloaded JSON file

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your XML data is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.