XML to CSV Converter
Convert XML documents into CSV. Paste XML with repeating row elements and get a clean, spreadsheet-ready CSV table with automatic row detection.
Conversion Options
Recommended Settings
Pro Tips
- •The tool automatically detects which repeated element represents a 'row' - usually the most common child element under the root
- •Each row element's own child elements become CSV columns, named after their tag names
- •If rows have different sets of child elements, the CSV includes the union of all columns found
- •Choose a semicolon or tab delimiter if your data contains commas that shouldn't be treated as separators
- •The whole document is parsed locally in your browser - nothing is uploaded anywhere
Most Popular
Most users paste an XML document with a <rows>/<row> or similar repeating structure and keep the header row enabled
When to Use This Tool
Convert XML exports from legacy systems, APIs, or SOAP responses into CSV for spreadsheets or reporting tools.
Extract tabular data from an XML-based system into CSV for import into a modern database or SaaS application.
Turn XML data feeds into CSV so they can be opened directly in Excel or Google Sheets without additional tooling.
Convert XML into CSV for scripts and tools (in Python, R, or elsewhere) that expect plain delimited text rather than XML.
How It Works
Parse the XML input using the browser's built-in DOMParser and validate it's well-formed
Detect the repeating 'row' element by finding the most common child element under the document root
Convert each row element's child elements into a flat record, keyed by tag name
Compute the union of all column names found across every row
Format the records as CSV with the selected delimiter, escaping quotes and special characters
100% Private
Files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.
Lightning Fast
Powered by Browser DOMParser for optimal performance on modern browsers.
Secure
No data collection, no tracking, no sign-up required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the tool know which XML element represents a row?
It looks at the root element's children and finds the most common repeated tag name - for example, in <rows><row>...</row><row>...</row></rows>, each <row> becomes one CSV row. If there's a single wrapper element, it looks one level deeper automatically.
What if different rows have different fields?
The CSV includes the union of every column name found across all rows. Rows missing a particular field simply get an empty cell for that column.
Does it handle nested XML elements?
Only one level of nesting is extracted - a row element's direct children become columns. Deeply nested structures are flattened using their text content only.
Is my XML uploaded to a server?
No. The entire document is parsed locally in your browser using the native DOMParser API. Your data never leaves your device.
What happens with invalid or malformed XML?
The tool validates the XML before converting and shows a clear error message if the document isn't well-formed, rather than producing incorrect output.