CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a plain text format for tabular data, supported by every database, spreadsheet, and data tool.

How do I convert CSV to XML?

Upload your .csv file, configure element names and output style, and click "Convert to XML".

Does the converter upload my files?

No — conversion runs locally in your browser.

Can I customize the XML structure?

Yes — set root element name, row element name, and choose between element vs attribute mode.

How are special characters handled?

XML special characters (&, , ", ') are automatically escaped in the output.

CSV to XML Converter

Convert CSV files to XML with configurable root element, row element names, attribute vs element mode, and pretty-print. Ideal for API and data integration workflows.

Last updated: April 2026

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What it does

Custom element names

Set the root element name (default: <rows>) and row element name (default: <row>) to match your target schema.

Element vs attribute mode

Output CSV values as child elements (<name>John</name>) or as XML attributes (<row name="John" />).

Pretty-print or minified

Choose human-readable indented XML or compact minified output for production use.

XML declaration

Toggle the <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> declaration for systems that require it.

Preview

Live preview of the output structure before downloading.

How to use CSV to XML Converter

1
Upload CSV file
Drop a .csv file onto the zone.
2
Configure XML structure
Set element names, choose attribute vs element mode, pretty-print preference.
3
Convert and download
Click "Convert to XML" and download the .xml file.

When to use this

SOAP API data preparation

SOAP APIs require XML payloads. Convert tabular CSV data to XML matching the required schema.

Enterprise software import

Many enterprise systems (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce) import configuration or data as XML. Convert CSV exports to XML.

RSS/Atom feed generation

Convert a CSV list of articles or events to XML format for RSS feed generation.

Common errors & fixes

Special characters in XML: The converter automatically escapes XML special characters (&, <, >, ", '). If output looks wrong, check your input CSV for unusual encoding.
Column names with spaces: XML element names cannot contain spaces. The converter replaces spaces with underscores in element names.

Technical details

Input format	CSV (any common delimiter)
Output format	XML (UTF-8)
XML escaping	Automatic: &, <, >, ", ' are escaped
Column names	Used as element/attribute names (spaces → underscores)
Processing location	Browser (client-side only)

What is CSV?

CSV is a flat, delimiter-separated text format for tabular data. Universal support across programming languages, databases, and data tools. No structure, no types — just rows and columns.

What is XML?

XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is a W3C standard for hierarchical, self-describing data. Unlike CSV, XML can represent nested structures, named elements, and data attributes. XML is used in SOAP APIs, configuration files, enterprise data interchange, and RSS feeds. While JSON has largely replaced XML in REST APIs, XML remains dominant in enterprise and government systems.

CSV vs XML: Flat vs hierarchical data

CSV and XML represent fundamentally different data shapes. CSV is flat — each row is independent and has the same columns. XML is hierarchical — elements can be nested to represent complex relationships.

Converting CSV to XML maps each CSV row to an XML element. The column headers become child element names or attribute names. This simple mapping works well for tabular data integration. For data with natural hierarchies (orders with line items), more complex XML construction is needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CSV file?: CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a plain text format for tabular data, supported by every database, spreadsheet, and data tool.
How do I convert CSV to XML?: Upload your .csv file, configure element names and output style, and click "Convert to XML".
Is this CSV to XML converter free?: Yes, completely free.
Does the converter upload my files?: No — conversion runs locally in your browser.
Can I customize the XML structure?: Yes — set root element name, row element name, and choose between element vs attribute mode.
How are special characters handled?: XML special characters (&, <, >, ", ') are automatically escaped in the output.
Can I batch convert CSV to XML?: Yes, up to 20 files at once.
Does it work offline?: Yes.

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