XML

XML Converter

Convert XML rows into CSV, TSV, HTML, or JSON.

Input

Reads <row> elements and their child columns. 'name' attributes become headers.

Output

Paste XML, choose a format, then convert.

Output format: CSV

What

XML Converter definition

An XML converter turns row-based XML into CSV, TSV, HTML, or JSON.

Cases

Use Cases

Convert XML exports into spreadsheet-friendly CSV

Transform XML rows into JSON arrays

Build HTML tables from XML data

How To

How to Convert XML to Other Formats

A step-by-step guide to converting row-based XML into CSV, JSON, HTML, and more.

Paste XML

Paste your row-based XML (<rows><row>...) into the input field.

Select format

Choose CSV, TSV, HTML, or JSON as the output format.

Convert and copy

Click Convert and copy the result.

Knowledge

Understanding XML Format

What is XML?

XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is a markup language for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable. Unlike HTML, XML tags are not predefined—you create your own tags.

XML Structure

Every XML document must have a single root element. Elements can have attributes, child elements, and text content. Tags are case-sensitive and must be properly nested and closed.

XML Declaration

XML documents typically start with a declaration: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>. This specifies the XML version and character encoding. UTF-8 is recommended for maximum compatibility.

XML Namespaces

Namespaces prevent element name conflicts when combining XML from different sources. They're declared using xmlns attributes and use prefixes to distinguish elements from different vocabularies.

XML Validation

XML documents can be validated against DTD (Document Type Definition) or XML Schema (XSD). Validation ensures documents follow the expected structure and data types, catching errors early.

FAQ

XML converter FAQ

What XML structure works here?

Use <rows><row> with child <column name="...">value</column> elements; name attributes become headers.

Why convert XML to CSV/JSON?

APIs, spreadsheets, and analytics tools prefer tabular formats, so converting simplifies parsing and sharing.

How are nested tags handled?

Only direct column children are read. Flatten or pre-process nested data for clean output.

How do I deal with attributes or encodings?

Attributes other than name are ignored. Ensure the XML is UTF-8 encoded; otherwise, convert before pasting to avoid parsing errors.

Where did XML come from?

XML became a W3C recommendation in 1998 as a flexible, self-describing markup derived from SGML.

Is XML still popular?

XML remains common in enterprise systems, configuration files, and document formats even as JSON dominates web APIs.

What are common XML use cases?

Sitemaps, office document formats, SOAP payloads, configuration files, and data interchange in legacy systems.

Any maintenance tips for XML data?

Validate with XSD or DTD when possible, keep namespaces clear, and standardize encoding to UTF-8 for consistent parsing.

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