Free XML to CSV Converter
Flatten XML data into rows and columns and download it as a CSV file.
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How to convert
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Paste your XML data into the text area or upload an .xml file by dragging it onto the drop zone.
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The converter detects repeating record elements and flattens them into columns.
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Click the Convert button to generate CSV output.
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Copy the result to your clipboard or click Download to save the .csv file.
Features
- 100% private — data never leaves your browser
- No file uploads to any server
- No signup or account required
- Free with no usage limits
- Automatic element flattening
- Handles repeating record structures
- Full UTF-8 and special character support
- Works on any device with a modern browser
What is XML to CSV conversion?
XML to CSV conversion flattens hierarchical XML data into a simple tabular format that spreadsheets and databases can read. The converter looks for the repeating record element in your file — the tag that appears once per item, such as <product> in a catalog or <item> in an RSS feed — and turns each occurrence into one CSV row. The child elements inside each record become the columns, and the first row of the output is a header built from those tag names. The result is a clean grid you can open directly in Google Sheets, Excel, or any tool that reads comma-separated values.
When to convert?
Convert XML to CSV when you need to analyze XML data in a spreadsheet, import XML records into a database or BI tool, or hand a non-technical colleague something they can open without an XML parser. It is a common step when working with API responses, exported product catalogs, RSS/Atom feeds, bank or accounting statements delivered as XML, and legacy system exports — anywhere the source data is tag-based but the destination expects rows and columns.
Frequently asked questions
Is my data safe when converting XML to CSV?
Yes. The conversion runs entirely in your browser. Your XML data is never uploaded to any server.
What XML structures are supported?
The tool works with XML that has repeating record elements containing child elements. Each record becomes a CSV row, and child elements become columns.
What about nested XML elements?
Deeply nested elements are flattened into columns. The tool extracts immediate child elements of each record.
Does it handle XML attributes?
Currently the tool extracts element text content. XML attributes are not included in the CSV output. If your data lives in attributes rather than child elements, restructure the XML so the values are element text before converting.
How does the converter choose which element becomes a row?
It detects the element that repeats most consistently as a direct child of a common parent and treats that as the record. In a file with a root wrapping many <item> elements, each <item> becomes a row. This works for the vast majority of record-style XML exports and feeds.
What if different records have different fields?
The header row is the union of the child element names found across records. Records that are missing a given field get an empty cell for that column, so the CSV stays rectangular and imports cleanly into spreadsheets and databases.
Can I open the CSV directly in Google Sheets or Excel?
Yes. The output is standard comma-separated UTF-8 text that opens in Google Sheets, Excel, Numbers, or any spreadsheet app. On a Mac you can also double-click the file to open it straight in Google Sheets with the CSVtoSheets app.
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