CSV ⇄ XML Converter Online
Need to convert between CSV spreadsheets and XML documents? Transform CSV records into clean, well-formed XML tag structures, or parse XML data feeds back into tabular CSV spreadsheets. Runs 100% locally in your web browser with zero server uploads for total privacy.
Select conversion mode:
Drop your CSV file here or click to browse
Processed locally — never uploaded
How the conversion works
Direction 1: Converting CSV to XML
- Select "CSV → XML": Choose this option from the direction bar above.
- Upload your CSV file: Drag and drop your
.csvor.tsvfile into the box to view a column preview. - Generate XML structure: Click Convert. Column headers are converted into custom XML element tags, rows are enclosed in
<row>elements inside a<root>container, and special characters are entity-escaped. - Download your XML file: Save the resulting
.xmldocument directly to your computer.
Direction 2: Converting XML to CSV
- Select "XML → CSV": Switch the direction toggle to enable XML extraction.
- Upload your XML file: Drop your
.xmlor.txtfile containing structured data records. - Extract spreadsheet columns: Click Convert. The tool parses the XML hierarchy, detects repeating record nodes, collects all unique child tags and attributes as column headers, and unparses values into CSV.
- Download your CSV: Save the extracted file as a clean
.csvspreadsheet for Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or database imports.
Why use our local CSV ⇄ XML Converter?
- True Bidirectional Utility: Easily switch back and forth between tabular spreadsheets and hierarchical XML feeds in one tool.
- Smart Schema Detection: Automatically scans all XML records to discover attributes and child tags, ensuring no fields are dropped or shifted.
- Compliant Entity Handling: Automatically escapes and decodes reserved XML characters (
&,<,>, quotes) so documents stay well-formed. - 100% Private & Local: No files or records are sent across the web. Ideal for sensitive client records, financials, and private business data.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a CSV file to XML?
Select "CSV → XML" above, upload your CSV file, and click Convert. The tool maps column headers to XML elements and converts each row into a structured <row> tag inside a <root> container. The conversion runs immediately and locally in your browser.
How do I convert an XML file back into a CSV file?
Select "XML → CSV", upload or drop your XML document (.xml or .txt), and click Convert. The tool automatically detects repeating record elements, extracts child tags and attributes as columns, and downloads a clean CSV spreadsheet.
What XML structure is generated from CSV data?
It produces a standard XML document enclosed in a <root> element, containing individual <row> records. Field names are sanitized to valid XML tag names (spaces and special characters replaced with underscores), and cell values are properly entity-escaped.
What XML structures can be converted to CSV?
The parser supports standard element-based records (such as <users><user><name>...</name></user></users>), attribute-based records (<records><row id="1" name="Alice" /></records>), and mixed datasets. It aggregates all unique tags across records so missing tags become empty CSV cells without shifting columns.
How are special characters (&, <, >, ", ') handled?
When converting CSV to XML, special characters are automatically escaped to standard XML entities (&, <, >, ", '). When converting XML to CSV, entities are decoded back into plain readable text.
Is my data or file uploaded to any external server?
No, never. All parsing, DOM traversal, and file generation happens entirely client-side in your web browser. No files, records, or credentials leave your computer.