CSV to XML Converter

Convert your CSV (Comma Separated Values) files to XML format quickly and easily.

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This free online tool allows you to convert CSV (Comma Separated Values) files to XML (eXtensible Markup Language) format. Simply upload your CSV file or paste your CSV content, and our tool will automatically convert it to XML format.

Your files are processed securely and are not stored on our servers. No registration or email is required.

Maximum file size: 5MB

How to Convert CSV to XML

  1. Upload your CSV file or paste your CSV content in the appropriate tab.
  2. Click the "Convert to XML" button to start the conversion.
  3. Once the conversion is complete, you can copy the XML data to your clipboard or download it as an XML file.

About CSV to XML Conversion

CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a simple file format used to store tabular data, such as a spreadsheet or database. XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is a markup language that defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable.

Converting CSV to XML can be useful for:

  • Data integration with systems that require XML input
  • Adding structure to flat CSV data
  • Creating XML-based configurations from tabular data
  • Web services that consume XML data

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How CSV Becomes XML

The converter reads the first row of your CSV as column headings and turns every following row into an XML record, with each heading becoming an element name. A spreadsheet of products with columns for name, price and SKU becomes a list of <row> elements, each containing <name>, <price> and <sku>.

Getting a clean result

  • Use simple headings. XML element names can't start with a number or contain spaces, so headings like "Unit Price" are tidied into a valid name.
  • Save from Excel as "CSV UTF-8" to keep pound signs and accented characters intact.
  • Check quoted fields. Values containing commas must be wrapped in double quotes, which Excel and Sheets do automatically.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the first row need to be headings?

Yes. The first row provides the element names for every record, so make sure it contains your column headings.

Why do special characters look wrong?

The CSV was probably saved in a different encoding. In Excel, choose Save As, then "CSV UTF-8", and convert again.

Can I use a semicolon-separated file?

Some European versions of Excel save CSV with semicolons. Convert it to commas first, or re-save it with comma separators.