Protobuf to XML Converter [2025]

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Convert Protocol Buffer (protobuf) schemas to XML format with support for messages, enums, nested structures, and examples. Perfect for documentation and interoperability.

✓ Nested Structures✓ XML Formatting✓ Example Generation

Protobuf Schema

XML Output

Features

Protobuf Support

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    Message Definitions

    Complete support for messages with fields and tags

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    Nested Structures

    Handles nested messages and enums with proper hierarchy

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    Repeated Fields

    Support for array-like repeated field definitions

XML Options

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    Example Generation

    Creates sample XML data based on schema structure

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    Format Control

    Customize indentation and structure

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    Attribute Mode

    Choose between attributes and elements for metadata

Common Use Cases

Documentation

  • • API documentation
  • • Schema visualization
  • • Format comparison
  • • Message structure

Integration

  • • XML-based systems
  • • Legacy interfaces
  • • SOAP services
  • • Data exchange

Analysis

  • • Schema exploration
  • • Field comparison
  • • Structure inspection
  • • Hierarchical view

About Protocol Buffers

Protocol Buffers (protobuf) is a language-neutral, platform-neutral, extensible mechanism for serializing structured data. It was developed by Google to enable efficient and fast data interchange between systems, regardless of the programming language used.

Unlike XML, Protocol Buffers use a binary format that is smaller, faster, and simpler. They are designed to be efficient in terms of both size and processing speed, making them ideal for high-performance systems and communication between microservices.

However, there are situations where converting Protocol Buffer schemas to XML can be valuable, especially for documentation, interoperability with XML-based systems, or when working with tools that require XML input.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between protobuf and XML?

Protocol Buffers (protobuf) is a binary serialization format designed for efficiency and speed, while XML is a text-based markup language designed for readability and compatibility. Protobuf is typically more compact and faster to parse, but XML is more human-readable and widely supported in legacy systems.

How are nested messages handled?

The converter preserves the hierarchical structure of nested messages in Protocol Buffer schemas. Nested messages are represented as nested elements in the XML output, maintaining the parent-child relationships defined in the original schema.

What does the "Generate Examples" option do?

The "Generate Examples" option creates sample XML data based on the structure defined in your Protocol Buffer schema. It populates fields with appropriate default values based on their types (strings, numbers, booleans) and maintains the correct nesting and structure. This is useful for documentation and understanding how the data would look in XML format.

Is my data secure?

Yes, all conversion happens entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server, ensuring your schema information remains private and secure. You can safely use this tool for sensitive or proprietary schema conversion.

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