BSON to XML Converter: Parse MongoDB BSON Data to XML

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Convert BSON hex strings to XML format with support for MongoDB data types, nested documents, and arrays. Perfect for MongoDB development and data exchange.

✓ BSON Types✓ Nested Documents✓ Type Attributes

BSON Hex

XML

Features & Options

Parser Features

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    BSON Type Support

    Parsing for Double, String, Document, Array, Boolean, Date, Null, Int32

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    Format Flexibility

    Support for various hex formats (0x00, plain hex)

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    Structure Validation

    Optional BSON validation to ensure correct data format

XML Output Options

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    Pretty Printing

    Format XML output with proper indentation

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    Type Attributes

    Optional inclusion of BSON type information as XML attributes

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    Date Handling

    Convert dates to ISO strings for better readability

Common Use Cases

Data Integration

  • • MongoDB to XML systems
  • • Legacy system integration
  • • Cross-format data exchange
  • • ETL processes

Data Analysis

  • • XML-based analytics
  • • Data visualization prep
  • • Reporting systems
  • • Archiving solutions

Development

  • • API development
  • • XML service integration
  • • Debug MongoDB data
  • • Data transformation

Understanding BSON and XML

Format Differences

BSON (Binary JSON) is MongoDB's binary format for storing documents, while XML is a text-based markup language used for representing structured data. Converting between these formats allows for interoperability between MongoDB systems and XML-based applications.

Key Mapping Principles:

  • BSON documents become XML elements with nested structure
  • BSON field names become XML element names
  • BSON types can be preserved as XML attributes
  • Arrays are represented as collections of item elements
  • Special characters are properly escaped in XML

Frequently Asked Questions

How does BSON differ from JSON and XML?

BSON is a binary representation format designed for efficiency and traversability. Unlike JSON and XML which are text-based, BSON stores data in a binary format that's more compact and includes additional data types like Date objects. While JSON is lightweight for data interchange, XML provides more structure with elements, attributes, and namespaces.

Why convert BSON to XML instead of JSON?

Converting BSON to XML is valuable when integrating with XML-based systems, SOAP web services, or legacy applications that require XML input. XML also provides stronger typing and validation capabilities through XML Schema, which can be useful for ensuring data integrity in enterprise environments.

How do I get BSON hex strings?

You can extract BSON hex strings from MongoDB using various methods: MongoDB Compass in BSON view mode, using the MongoDB shell with BinData.hex() function, or programmatically using MongoDB drivers to serialize documents to BSON and then converting the binary data to hexadecimal format.

Is my data secure when using this tool?

Yes. All conversion processing happens entirely in your browser. Your BSON data is never sent to any server, and no information is stored. This makes the tool suitable for processing sensitive or confidential information as your data never leaves your device.

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