CSV to XML

Convert CSV data formats into clean XML documents.

100% Client-Side Local Execution

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name,age,city
Alice,28,London
Bob,34,Paris

name,age,city
Alice,28,London
Bob,34,Paris

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<root>
  <row>
    <name>Alice</name>
    <age>28</age>
    <city>London</city>
  </row>
  <row>
    <name>Bob</name>
    <age>34</age>
    <city>Paris</city>
  </row>
</root>

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<root>
  <row>
    <name>Alice</name>
    <age>28</age>
    <city>London</city>
  </row>
  <row>
    <name>Bob</name>
    <age>34</age>
    <city>Paris</city>
  </row>
</root>

What is CSV to XML?

This csv to xml converter reads spreadsheet rows and wraps each one in XML elements, which is useful for feeding tabular data into legacy systems, SOAP APIs, or any integration that expects XML rather than CSV or JSON. It handles the header-to-tag-name mapping automatically. Convert csv to xml online without writing a parsing script.

Technical Execution

The tool reads the header row to determine field names, then for each data row generates a record-level XML element containing one child element per column, named after that column's header, with the cell value as its text content. All records are wrapped inside a single root element to form one valid XML document.

Zero Data Storage Guarantee

CSV exports often contain operational or customer data meant for internal systems only. This converter processes the file entirely in your browser, so rows never get transmitted to a remote server during the conversion step.

How to Use CSV to XML (Step-by-Step Guide)

Paste your CSV content or upload a .csv file
The tool reads the header row to determine element names
Review the generated XML structure, with one element per row
Customize the root and record element names if the tool allows it
Copy the output or download it as a .xml file

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I convert csv to xml online with custom tag names?

A: Column headers in your CSV become the child element names automatically; some tools let you rename the root or record wrapper element before exporting.

Q: Is this good for turning a csv to spreadsheet into an XML feed?

A: Yes, that's the main use case — each row becomes a self-contained XML record, suitable for feeds or data-exchange formats.

Q: What happens to special characters in cell values?

A: Characters like & and < are automatically escaped to valid XML entities so the resulting document remains well-formed.

Q: Is the tool free?

A: Yes, no account or payment required.

Q: Does it handle CSV files with quoted fields containing commas?

A: Yes, standard CSV quoting is parsed correctly before the values are mapped into XML elements.

Q: Can I control the name of the parent element wrapping each row?

A: Many versions of this tool let you set a custom record element name (e.g. <item> or <row>) instead of a generic default.

Q: How is this different from csv-to-json?

A: Both parse the same CSV rows, but this outputs tag-based XML markup instead of a JSON array of objects.

Q: Are empty cells included as empty XML elements?

A: Typically yes, an empty cell becomes an empty element (or self-closing tag) rather than being omitted, to keep the row structure consistent.

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