How to Convert XML File to Array in 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...