Convert XML to a PHP Array

Generate a PHP array literal from XML — perfect for config files and caches. Attributes, text and nested elements map to array keys.

Input

Live

Variable name

Array style

Attribute key prefix

Text key

Auto-type numbers and booleans

Indent size

Output

About Convert XML to a PHP Array

Convert XML to a PHP Array produces a clean PHP array literal you can paste straight into PHP code. Elements become nested arrays, repeated elements become indexed arrays, attributes are stored under a configurable key and text under another.

Features

var_export-style, syntax-valid PHP

Short array syntax [ ] option

Configurable attribute and text keys

Auto number detection

Copy-and-paste ready

How to Use

Paste an XML document.

Pick array style, variable name and key prefixes.

Copy the PHP code or download it as a .php file.

Examples

The sample becomes $data = array('catalog' => array('product' => array(0 => array('@id' => 'p1', …))));

Benefits

Bootstrap PHP configs and fixtures fast

Type-safe array literals

Deterministic output for caching

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my XML sent to a server?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser. Your data is never uploaded, stored or logged.

Can I download the result?

Yes — use the Download button below the output area, or Print / Save PDF for a printable copy.

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