Excel to XML Converter
Convert Excel (.xlsx, .xls), CSV, and ODS files to XML format. Customize root element, row tags, headers, and indentation. Runs entirely in your browser.
About Excel to XML Converter
XML is the data interchange format of choice for many enterprise and government systems — banking integrations, ERP connectors, tax filings, legacy APIs — even though spreadsheet software remains the everyday tool for preparing the data. This converter takes any Excel file (.xlsx, .xls) or CSV and converts it to well-formed XML with a structure you can customize, so the output matches what the receiving system expects.
Typical workflows include preparing data files for upload to government compliance portals, converting spreadsheet data for import into legacy CRMs or ERPs, generating XML test fixtures from Excel data designers prepared, and building bridge files between modern spreadsheet workflows and older XML-based systems. The tool handles common edge cases — special characters, embedded formulas, merged cells — without breaking the resulting XML.
How to Use
Upload your Excel, CSV, or ODS file (drag & drop also works).
If your file has multiple sheets, pick the one to convert.
Customize the XML structure: root element name, row tag, headers behavior, indentation.
Preview the XML output in real time.
Click Download to save as .xml or Copy to clipboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What file formats are supported?
Excel (.xlsx, .xls), CSV (.csv), and OpenDocument Spreadsheet (.ods). All formats are parsed using SheetJS, the most reliable spreadsheet parser available.
Are my files uploaded to your server?
No. The entire conversion happens in your browser. Your spreadsheets — including potentially confidential business data — are never uploaded, stored, or logged anywhere.
How does the tool handle column headers?
By default, the first row is treated as headers and used as XML element names. If your file doesn't have headers, toggle the 'Use first row as headers' option off, and columns will be named column_1, column_2, etc.
What if my headers have special characters or spaces?
XML element names can only contain letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Special characters and spaces are automatically replaced with underscores. Names starting with numbers get an underscore prefix.
Can I convert multiple sheets at once?
Currently the tool converts one sheet at a time. If your workbook has multiple sheets, you can switch between them and download each as a separate XML file.
What's the maximum file size?
Performance depends on your device's memory. Most modern devices handle Excel files up to 10-20 MB without issue. Very large files (50 MB+) may take a few seconds to parse.
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