HTML Table to XML Converter
Convert HTML tables to XML format for SOAP APIs, legacy systems, and data interchange. Extract structured table data into well-formed XML documents.
XML Format Options
XML Structure:
<table>
<row>
<header>value</header>
</row>
</table>
Note: Headers sanitized to valid XML names
Recommended Settings
Pro Tips
- •XML element names automatically sanitized: spaces become underscores, invalid characters removed
- •Perfect for SOAP web services that require XML request/response payloads
- •Headers from <th> elements become XML element names for structured data
- •All special XML characters (&, <, >, ", ') are properly escaped to prevent parsing errors
Most Popular
Most users enable headers, pretty print, and XML declaration for well-formed documents
When to Use This Tool
Convert HTML table data to XML for SOAP API requests and legacy web services that require XML payloads. Many enterprise systems, payment gateways, and government APIs still use SOAP/XML. Extract data from HTML reports or dashboards and transform to XML format for API integration. Essential for B2B integrations and legacy system communication.
Transform HTML table exports into XML for enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, and business intelligence tools. Many enterprise applications prefer XML for data import/export. Convert web-based reports, admin panel tables, and email data to XML for seamless integration with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and similar systems.
Generate XML documents from HTML tables for Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), supply chain management, and partner data exchange. XML is a standard format for B2B data exchange in healthcare (HL7), finance (ISO 20022), and retail (EDIFACT). Convert tabular data to XML for compliance with industry standards and automated data exchange workflows.
Create XML configuration files, metadata documents, and data dictionaries from HTML table structures. Many applications use XML for configuration (Spring Framework, Maven pom.xml, Android manifests). Convert structured table data into properly formatted XML for application configuration, database schemas, or documentation generation.
How It Works
Parse HTML input using DOMParser to navigate table structure
Locate <table> element and select first or last based on settings
Extract headers from <thead> or <th> elements
Sanitize header names to valid XML element names (remove spaces, special chars)
Process <tbody> rows, extracting text content from cells
Escape XML special characters (&, <, >, ", ') in cell values
Build XML structure with configurable root and row element names
Add XML declaration (<?xml version='1.0'?>) if enabled
Format with indentation and newlines if pretty print enabled
Output well-formed XML document ready for parsing and validation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to table headers with spaces and special characters?
Headers are automatically sanitized to create valid XML element names. Spaces become underscores, special characters are removed, and names are ensured to start with a letter or underscore. For example, 'Product Name' becomes 'Product_Name', '2023 Sales' becomes '_2023_Sales'. This ensures the generated XML is well-formed and parseable by XML processors.
Can I customize the XML structure and element names?
Yes! You can customize both the root element name (default: 'table') and row element name (default: 'row'). For example, if converting a products table, you might use root='products' and row='product' to get <products><product>...</product></products>. This makes the XML more semantic and self-documenting for your specific use case.
Is the XML output valid and parseable?
Yes! The tool generates well-formed XML with proper escaping of special characters (&, <, >, ", '). It includes an optional XML declaration and ensures all element names are valid according to XML naming rules. The output can be directly parsed by XML libraries in any programming language (Java DOM, Python lxml, PHP SimpleXML, etc.) and validated against XSD schemas.
How does this compare to JSON for data exchange?
XML is more verbose but offers features JSON lacks: namespaces, schemas (XSD), attributes, mixed content, and better tooling for validation. It's preferred in enterprise environments, legacy systems, SOAP APIs, and regulated industries (healthcare, finance). JSON is simpler and better for REST APIs and JavaScript. Choose XML when integrating with SOAP services, enterprise systems, or when schema validation is required.
Can I use this XML with SOAP web services?
Yes! The XML output can be embedded in SOAP request messages. However, you'll need to wrap it in the appropriate SOAP envelope structure. The tool generates the data payload; you'll add <soap:Envelope>, <soap:Body> tags manually or programmatically. The sanitized element names and proper escaping ensure compatibility with SOAP parsers and validators.
What if my table has no headers?
If headers aren't found, the tool automatically generates generic column names: column_0, column_1, column_2, etc. This ensures valid XML with unique element names for each column. If you want meaningful element names, make sure your HTML table includes <th> elements in a <thead> or as the first row. Alternatively, add headers manually to the HTML before conversion.