Does this tool send my data to a server?

No. All processing is done entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your CSV data never leaves your device.

What delimiters are supported?

The tool auto-detects comma, semicolon, and tab delimiters. You can also select the delimiter manually from the options panel.

How are special XML characters handled?

Characters like , &, ', and " inside field values are automatically escaped to their XML entity equivalents (<, >, &, etc.).

What happens if a column header is not a valid XML tag name?

Invalid characters (spaces, numbers at start, etc.) are sanitized automatically — spaces become underscores and leading digits get a "col_" prefix so the output is always valid XML.

Can I convert a file instead of pasting text?

Yes. Click "Upload CSV File" to load a .csv file directly from your computer.

CSV to XML Converter

Paste your CSV, set element names, and download a well-formed XML file in one click.

CSV Input

Upload CSV

Options

Root Element Name

Row Element Name

Delimiter

First row is header Pretty-print XML

XML Output

XML will appear here after conversion

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Summary

Paste your CSV, set element names, and download a well-formed XML file in one click.

How it works

Paste your CSV data into the input box, or click "Load Example" to start.
Optionally change the root element name and row element name.
Toggle whether the first CSV row contains column headers.
Click "Convert to XML" to generate the output instantly.
Review the formatted XML in the output panel.
Click "Copy XML" or "Download XML" to save your result.

Use cases

Prepare data exports for XML-based APIs or web services.
Transform spreadsheet data into a format readable by XML parsers.
Migrate legacy CSV datasets into modern XML workflows.
Generate XML fixtures for automated tests.
Convert data for import into CMS platforms that accept XML.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-09-22 · Reviewed by Nham Vu