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XML to XLSX Converter

Convert XML documents into Microsoft Excel XLSX files with professional formatting. Paste XML with repeating row elements and get an Excel-ready spreadsheet, with automatic row detection.

Category: data
Use Case: Excel Reports, Data Analysis, Legacy System Migration
Privacy: 100% browser-based

Excel 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 spreadsheet columns, named after their tag names
  • Auto-sized columns ensure all data is visible without manual adjustment in Excel
  • Frozen headers stay visible when scrolling through large datasets
  • The whole document is parsed locally in your browser - nothing is uploaded anywhere

Most Popular

Most users enable all options for a professional, Excel-ready spreadsheet

When to Use This Tool

Excel Reports

Convert XML exports from legacy systems, APIs, or SOAP responses into a formatted Excel spreadsheet for business reports.

Data Analysis

Turn XML data feeds into an Excel file ready for pivot tables, charts, and formulas that aren't available directly on XML.

Legacy System Migration

Extract tabular data from an XML-based system into Excel for import into a modern database or SaaS application.

Data Distribution

Share XML data with colleagues or clients who prefer working in Excel rather than parsing raw markup.

How It Works

1

Parse the XML input using the browser's built-in DOMParser and validate it's well-formed

2

Detect the repeating 'row' element by finding the most common child element under the document root

3

Convert each row element's child elements into a flat record, keyed by tag name

4

Build an Excel worksheet from the resulting rows, applying auto-width, freeze pane, and header styling as selected

5

Generate a native XLSX file using the SheetJS library and trigger a download

100% Private

Files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.

Lightning Fast

Powered by Browser DOMParser + SheetJS (xlsx) 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 spreadsheet row. If there's a single wrapper element, it looks one level deeper automatically.

Will the XLSX file open in Excel?

Yes. The tool generates a native Excel 2007+ XLSX file that opens in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, and other spreadsheet applications.

What if different rows have different fields?

The spreadsheet includes the union of every column name found across all rows. Rows missing a particular field simply get an empty cell for that column.

Is my XML uploaded to a server?

No. The entire document is parsed locally in your browser using the native DOMParser API, and the Excel file is generated locally too. Your data never leaves your device.

Can I add multiple sheets to the output file?

This tool creates a single-sheet Excel file. If you need multiple sheets, convert each XML document separately and combine the sheets manually in Excel.