XML to CSV Converter
XML remains common in enterprise systems, government data feeds, and legacy exports. This converter parses XML documents and extracts repeating record elements into spreadsheet rows, making hierarchical data accessible in Excel or Google Sheets.
About the XML to CSV format
The parser identifies repeating child elements (records) within the XML tree and maps their sub-elements and attributes to CSV columns. Simple nested structures are flattened; deeply nested XML may produce wide column sets. The output includes a header row with element and attribute names.
Common use cases
- Converting an RSS or Atom feed export into rows for content auditing.
- Extracting product catalog records from a supplier's XML data feed.
- Turning a government open-data XML dump into a spreadsheet for analysis.
- Flattening SOAP API response XML for debugging and QA review.
How to use this tool
- Upload your XML file or paste the source content into the text box on this page.
- Click the convert button and wait for the browser to parse the input into consistent columns.
- Inspect the output preview — check row counts, column headers, and sample values before downloading.
- Download the result as CSV and continue with your spreadsheet, database, or reporting workflow.
Tips for best results
- If the XML has a clear repeating element (like <record> or <item>), the converter works best.
- Remove XML declarations and processing instructions if pasting — the parser handles standard documents.
- Preview the output to verify column names match your expectations before downloading.
Common pitfalls
XML with mixed content (text and elements interleaved) or without clear repeating records may not convert cleanly. Extremely large XML files should be split before conversion to avoid browser memory limits.
For more background on data formats and conversion workflows, read our format guides or browse the converter blog for step-by-step walkthroughs linked to each tool.