CSV to XML Converter

How it works

1. 1

   Add a CSV file

   Paste CSV text or drop in a .csv file. The header row supplies the tag names.

2. 2

   Set the element names

   Name the root and row elements, and choose whether each value is a child tag or an attribute.

3. 3

   Copy or download the XML

   Get well-formed XML, ready for an API, a feed or an import.

Frequently asked questions

How does a CSV map to XML?

Each data row becomes a row element inside a root element, and each column becomes either a child tag or an attribute named after its header. So a row with Name and Email columns becomes an element containing a Name tag and an Email tag, the shape most XML imports expect.

What happens to characters like & and <?

They are escaped automatically, so an ampersand becomes &amp; and an angle bracket becomes its entity, keeping the XML well-formed. Header names that are not valid XML tag names, such as one starting with a digit, are adjusted so the document still parses.

Can I choose attributes instead of child tags?

Yes. Switch to the attribute style and each value is written as an attribute on the row element, which gives a more compact document. Child tags are usually easier to read and to extend, so they are the default.

Is my file sent to a server?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser. Your file is read and processed on your own device, nothing is uploaded, and nothing is logged or stored.