FormatsPascal VOC XML
Convert to CreateML JSON

How To Convert Pascal VOC XML to CreateML JSON

In this guide, we show you how to convert data between the

VOC

and

CreateML

formats for free. You can use your converted data to train

models and other models that support the

CreateML

format.
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Pascal VOC XML
Pascal VOC is a common XML annotation format that is human readable but doesn't work with any known object detection models.
CreateML
CreateML JSON
Apple's CreateML and Turi Create tools need a special JSON format for object detection tasks.
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Step 1: Create a free Roboflow public workspace

Roboflow is a universal conversion tool for computer vision annotation formats. The Public plan is the best way for those exploring personal projects, class assignments, and other experiments to try Roboflow. To convert your dataset, start by creating a free workspace on the Public plan.

Create Roboflow Workspace

Step 2: Upload your data into Roboflow

Once your account has been created, click Create New Project.

Upload your data to Roboflow by dragging and dropping your Pascal VOC XML images and annotations into the upload space.

Step 3: Generate Dataset Version

Next, click "Generate New Version" to generate a new version of your dataset:

You can then apply any preprocessing or augmentation steps to your dataset:

Step 4: Export Dataset Version

After generating, you will be prompted to Export your dataset. You can choose to receive your dataset as a .zip file or a curl download link. Choose CreateML JSON when asked in what format you want to export your data. You will see a dropdown with various options like this:

Congratulations, you have successfully converted your dataset from Pascal VOC XML format to CreateML JSON format!

Next Steps

Ready to use your new CreateML dataset? Great!

Training a no-code object detection model with CreateML is easy, just follow our CreateML tutorial.

Try an end-to-end computer vision tutorial, check out your dataset health check or experiment with some augmentations.

Video Tutorial

Want to dive deeper into converting annotation formats with Roboflow? In the tutorial below, we explore how to convert your data in the Roboflow dashboard. We also discuss rejecting annotations
and train-test-validation splits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to convert Pascal VOC XML to CreateML JSON?

Yes! It is free to convert Pascal VOC XML data into the CreateML JSON format on the Roboflow platform.

How long does it take to convert Pascal VOC XML data to CreateML JSON?

If you have between a few and a few thousand images, converting data between these formats will be quick. But, the time it takes to convert between data formats increases with the more images you have.

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