XML to SQL Converter
Convert XML documents into SQL CREATE TABLE and INSERT statements. Paste XML with repeating row elements and get ready-to-run SQL with automatic type 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
- •Column types (INT, DECIMAL, BOOLEAN, VARCHAR, TEXT) are inferred by inspecting the text content of every value in that column
- •Use One INSERT per Row for maximum compatibility, or Single Multi-Row INSERT for more compact, faster-to-run output
- •Batched INSERTs are useful for very large datasets where a single INSERT statement would be too large for your database
- •The whole document is parsed locally in your browser - nothing is uploaded anywhere
Most Popular
Most users keep CREATE TABLE enabled and generate a single multi-row INSERT statement
When to Use This Tool
Convert XML exports from legacy systems or SOAP APIs into SQL statements ready to run against a relational database.
Turn XML data feeds into INSERT statements for seeding a new database or loading data into an existing table.
Bridge XML-based systems with SQL databases by converting XML payloads directly into executable SQL.
Generate SQL seed data for tests and development environments from sample XML documents.
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
Infer a SQL column type for each field by inspecting its values across all rows
Generate a CREATE TABLE statement (optional) and INSERT statements in the selected format
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Files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.
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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 SQL row. If there's a single wrapper element, it looks one level deeper automatically.
How are column types determined?
Each column's values (as text) are inspected: if every value looks like an integer it becomes INT, if every value is true/false it becomes BOOLEAN, if every value has a decimal point it becomes DECIMAL(10,2), and otherwise it becomes VARCHAR(255) or TEXT for longer text.
What's the difference between the insert formats?
Single Multi-Row INSERT produces one INSERT statement with all rows listed together. One INSERT per Row produces a separate statement for each row, which is more verbose but easier to run partially. Batched INSERTs splits large datasets into multiple multi-row statements of a fixed size.
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.
Can I skip the CREATE TABLE statement?
Yes. Uncheck 'Include CREATE TABLE statement' if you're inserting into a table that already exists - only the INSERT statements will be generated.