XML to TSV Converter
Convert XML documents into tab-separated values. Paste XML with repeating row elements and get clean, TSV output 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 TSV columns, named after their tag names
- •Tab characters and line breaks inside values are converted to spaces so they don't break the column structure
- •If rows have different sets of child elements, the TSV includes the union of all columns found
- •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 TSV for spreadsheets or reporting tools.
Use TSV instead of CSV when your XML data contains commas, since tabs are far less likely to appear inside field values.
Extract tabular data from an XML-based system into TSV for import into a modern database or SaaS application.
Convert XML into TSV for scripts and tools (in Python, R, or elsewhere) that expect tab-separated plain text.
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
Join columns with a tab character, replacing any literal tabs or line breaks inside values with spaces
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 TSV row. If there's a single wrapper element, it looks one level deeper automatically.
What if different rows have different fields?
The TSV includes the union of every column name found across all rows. Rows missing a particular field simply get an empty cell for that column.
Why use TSV instead of CSV?
TSV uses tabs as the column separator instead of commas, which avoids ambiguity when your XML data itself contains commas.
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.