XML is excellent for complex data structures, but it's difficult to analyze in spreadsheets. Converting XML to CSV allows you to open your data in Excel, Google Sheets, or import it into relational databases. Our converter automatically flattens XML hierarchies into clean tables.
What is XML to CSV Conversion?
XML to CSV conversion involves taking hierarchical, nested XML tags and flattening them into a two-dimensional table. Each XML element becomes a row, and its child elements or attributes become columns. This is essential for data analysis, reporting, and database migrations.
Why Use Our XML to CSV Converter?
- Intelligent flattening of nested XML structures
- Automatic row identification from repeating tags
- Support for large XML datasets (up to 50MB)
- Privacy-first: everything happens in your browser
- Choice of delimiters (comma, semicolon, tab)
- Completely free with no file limits
How to Convert XML to CSV
Paste XML or Upload File
Paste your XML text or drag and drop an .xml file into the converter.
Select Root Node
The tool identifies repeating elements to determine what should become a table row.
Configure Headers
Choose whether to use tag names or attribute values as CSV headers.
Download CSV
Export your flattened data as a .csv file ready for Excel.
Key Features
Hierarchical Flattening
Automatically maps nested XML paths to column headers (e.g., book/author/name).
Attribute Mapping
Includes XML attributes as columns alongside child elements.
Schema-less Parsing
Works with any XML structure without needing an XSD or DTD.
Handling Mixed Content
Gracefully manages elements that contain both text and other tags.
Unicode Support
Full support for international characters and UTF-8 encoding.
Best Practices
- Identify the "repeating element" that represents a single record
- Check for consistent structure across all records for clean columns
- Filter out unneeded metadata tags before conversion
- Use UTF-8 encoding for XMLs with special characters
- Preview the first few rows to ensure correct flattening
Common Use Cases
Inventory Management
Convert XML product feeds into CSV for upload to marketplaces or ERPs.
Financial Reporting
Transform XML-based financial data (like XBRL or bank exports) into Excel.
Log Analysis
Parse XML log files into tables for troubleshooting and auditing.
Scientific Data
Convert complex XML research data into tabular format for statistical analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are nested tags handled?
Nested tags are flattened using a path-based naming convention, like "parent_child_grandchild", to ensure every data point gets a column.
Can it handle multiple root elements?
Valid XML must have a single root, but our tool can handle multiple repeating structures under that root.
Is my XML data uploaded?
No. The conversion is performed locally on your computer. Your sensitive data never crosses the network.
What delimiter should I use?
Commas are standard, but use semicolons if your data contains many commas (common in European locales).
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