CSV to XML Converter
Convert CSV rows into structured XML, where each column header automatically becomes a child element tag name. Customize the root element name and the per-row wrapper tag, toggle pretty-print indentation, and upload a file or paste data directly. Special characters are entity-escaped and invalid tag characters are sanitized — all in your browser.
CSV
Root Tag
Row Tag
Options
XML
What is CSV to XML Converter?
Enterprise data pipelines, SOAP endpoints, and legacy import systems regularly require XML input — but data teams work in spreadsheets and CSV exports. Converting CSV to XML by hand means writing element-by-element markup that mirrors each row, a task that scales poorly beyond a dozen records. This tool generates a complete, well-formed XML document from a CSV file: each row becomes a repeating element block with column headers as child element names, special characters are entity-encoded automatically, and the root and row element names are configurable. Alternatively, output column values as XML attributes rather than child elements for more compact output. The resulting XML is immediately usable in SOAP client tools, Android string resource pipelines, and enterprise data import workflows that only accept structured XML. All conversion runs client-side — your spreadsheet data never leaves your browser.
How to Use
- 1
Paste or Upload Your CSV
Paste CSV content or upload a .csv file. The first row is used as XML child element names by default. Column names are sanitised to valid XML element names automatically.
- 2
Configure XML Structure
Set the root element name and the row element name (default: "row"), choose whether to output column values as child elements or as XML attributes, and select indentation style.
- 3
Convert to XML
Click "Convert to XML". Each CSV row becomes an XML element block; column headers become either child element tag names or attribute names depending on your configuration.
- 4
Copy or Download the XML
Copy the XML for use in a SOAP client, XML pipeline, or Android resource file — or download as a .xml file for schema validation or integration testing.
Common Use Cases
SOAP & Enterprise System Integration
Convert CSV data exports into XML format for submission to enterprise systems, ERP platforms, or SOAP web services that require XML as their data exchange format.
RSS / Atom Feed Generation
Transform a CSV list of articles, products, or events into XML to generate RSS or Atom feeds for content syndication to feed readers, aggregators, and email subscription services.
Android & iOS Resource Files
Convert CSV string tables into Android strings.xml or Apple .strings XML format for mobile app localisation, enabling structured string resource management across multiple languages.
Data Interchange with Legacy Systems
Many legacy enterprise systems (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce Data Loader) accept XML import files. Convert CSV data exports to XML to bridge modern spreadsheet workflows with older XML-based import APIs.
Conversion Examples
CSV → XML Document
Each CSV row becomes an XML element; column headers become child element names.
Input JSON
id,name,department 1,Alice,Engineering 2,Bob,Marketing
Output CSV
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<root>
<row>
<id>1</id>
<name>Alice</name>
<department>Engineering</department>
</row>
<row>
<id>2</id>
<name>Bob</name>
<department>Marketing</department>
</row>
</root>