CSV to XML Converter
Convert CSV files to XML format with custom configuration
Input CSV
Output XML
What Is CSV to XML?
CSV is tabular data. XML is a markup format. CSV to XML converts CSV rows to XML elements. Use it for legacy systems, SOAP, or tools that expect XML. The RFC 4180 and W3C XML spec define the formats.
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server. Paste CSV or upload a file; get XML output. Use Settings to choose delimiter, root/row element names, and attributes vs elements. For CSV to JSON, use CSV to JSON. For CSV to YAML, use CSV to YAML.
CSV to XML Examples
Convert CSV rows to XML elements. Telecom-themed example:
Example: Subscriber records
XML output:
Click the Sample button above to load more examples into the editor.
How to Use This Tool
Paste or Upload
Paste CSV into the left panel or upload a .csv file. Use Sample to load example data. Use Clear to reset. Use Settings to configure delimiter and structure.
Configure Output
Use Settings to set delimiter (comma, semicolon, pipe, tab), root element, row element, and whether to use attributes for columns.
Copy or Download
Use Copy or Download to get the XML. For formatting XML, use XML Formatter. For validation, use XML Validator.
How the Conversion Works
The tool parses your CSV per RFC 4180 and builds an XML structure. Each row becomes a child element (e.g., <row>); column values become either child elements or attributes. The W3C XML spec defines the output format. Special characters in values are escaped as <, &, etc. Settings let you choose delimiter, root/row names, and attribute vs element layout to match your target schema.
When CSV to XML Helps
When integrating spreadsheet or database exports with XML-based systems, legacy APIs, or SOAP services, convert here. Enterprise systems often expect XML for data feeds. The configurable root and row elements let you match target schemas. For JSON or YAML output, use CSV to JSON or CSV to YAML.
RSS feeds, API responses, and ETL pipelines sometimes require XML. Converting CSV here produces well-formed XML for validation with XML Validator or formatting with XML Formatter. For validation before conversion, use CSV Validator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my data private?
Yes. Conversion runs entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server.
What delimiters are supported?
Comma, semicolon, pipe, and tab. Use Settings to select the delimiter that matches your CSV.
Attributes vs elements?
Use Attributes to put column values in XML attributes. Otherwise they become child elements. Choose based on your target schema.
Can I customize element names?
Yes. Use Settings to set Root and Row element names. Defaults are typically data and row.
CSV to XML vs CSV to JSON?
Both convert CSV to structured data. XML is common for legacy and enterprise systems. JSON is common for APIs. Use the format your target expects.
Related Tools
For CSV format, see RFC 4180. For XML, see W3C XML specification and MDN's DOMParser. JSON is an alternative for JSON-based APIs.