XML to CSV Converter
Flatten XML records into clean CSV rows with automatic column detection from repeated tags. Free, no signup, works in your browser.
Everything runs inside your browser — your file is never uploaded to a server.
About this tool
Paste XML or upload a file and this tool scans for repeated child elements to detect the record structure, then flattens each record's fields into columns of a CSV table. It handles nested tags by joining paths with a separator, keeps attribute values alongside element text when needed, and escapes commas and quotes so the output opens cleanly in Excel or Google Sheets. This is ideal for turning an XML export from a legacy API, an RSS feed, or a config file into a spreadsheet-friendly format your team can filter and sort. Because it runs entirely in JavaScript in your browser, even sizeable XML documents are processed instantly without uploading anything. Once flattened, copy the CSV text directly or download it as a .csv file ready for import.
How to use this tool
1. Add your XML
Paste XML text or choose an .xml file from your device.
2. Review detected records
Confirm the record element the tool detected, or adjust it.
3. Convert
Click convert to flatten records into CSV rows.
4. Copy or download
Copy the CSV or download it as a .csv file.
Why use this tool
XML is verbose and hard to scan quickly, while CSV opens in any spreadsheet app for filtering and sorting. This tool removes the manual work of mapping XML tags to columns, letting you reuse old exports or API responses without writing a parser.
Tips & best practices
- Check the detected record tag before converting if your XML has several repeated element types.
- Use a consistent separator for nested columns so headers stay readable.
- For huge XML files, extract just the section you need before pasting it in.
Common use cases
- Turning an XML export from an old inventory system into a spreadsheet for review.
- Flattening an RSS or Atom feed into CSV for content analysis.
- Converting SOAP or legacy API responses into CSV for reporting.
- Preparing an XML customer export for import into a modern CRM.
- Extracting product data from an XML catalog into a CSV price list.
Frequently asked questions
How does it detect which XML tags are rows?
It looks for the repeated child element under a common parent and treats each occurrence as one CSV row.
What happens to nested elements?
Nested tags are flattened into columns using a path-like name, so structure isn't lost.
Are XML attributes included?
Yes, attribute values can be exported alongside element text as separate columns.
Can it handle namespaces?
Basic namespace prefixes are preserved as part of the tag name during flattening.
Is the file processed on a server?
No, parsing happens locally in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
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