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How to Convert XML File to Array in PHP?

By Hardik Savani May 14, 2024
PHP

In this quick example, let's see how to convert xml file to array in php. In this article, we will implement a how to convert xml to array in php. We will use how to convert xml data to array in php. i would like to share with you php convert xml to array example. Let's see bellow example php xml to array example.

In this example, i will give you very simple example of convert xml to array in php. so here, we will keep one simple example file and convert into php array.

Let's see now:

Add Simple Xml File:

you can create or download simple xml file as like bellow:

Download XML Demo File

PHP Code:

now you can see how convert xml to array using bellow code:

<?php

$xmlString = file_get_contents('sample.xml');

$xmlObject = simplexml_load_string($xmlString);

$json = json_encode($xmlObject);

$phpArray = json_decode($json, true);

print_r($phpArray);

?>

you will see bellow output:

Output:

Array

(

[food] => Array

(

[0] => Array

(

[name] => Belgian Waffles

[price] => $5.95

[description] => Two of our famous Belgian Waffles with plenty of real maple syrup

[calories] => 650

)

[1] => Array

(

[name] => Strawberry Belgian Waffles

[price] => $7.95

[description] => Light Belgian waffles covered with strawberries and whipped cream

[calories] => 900

)

[2] => Array

(

[name] => Berry-Berry Belgian Waffles

[price] => $8.95

[description] => Light Belgian waffles covered with an assortment of fresh berries and whipped cream

[calories] => 900

)

[3] => Array

(

[name] => French Toast

[price] => $4.50

[description] => Thick slices made from our homemade sourdough bread

[calories] => 600

)

[4] => Array

(

[name] => Homestyle Breakfast

[price] => $6.95

[description] => Two eggs, bacon or sausage, toast, and our ever-popular hash browns

[calories] => 950

)

)

)

you can check with this code.

i hope it can help you...

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Hardik Savani

Hardik Savani

I'm a full-stack developer, entrepreneur, and founder of ItSolutionStuff.com. Passionate about PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, and helping developers grow.

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