XML to CSV Converter

The XML to CSV Converter turns repeating XML records into a flat CSV table you can open in Excel, Google Sheets, or any data tool. Paste your XML and get rows and columns extracted from the element structure — perfect for pulling data out of feeds, exports, and API responses so you can filter, chart, and report on it.

How the Conversion Works

XML nests data inside tags, often with a repeating record element. The converter identifies those repeating records and treats each one as a row; the child element names become column headers, and their text values fill the cells. Nested values are flattened so the hierarchical data fits a two-dimensional table.

Why Flatten XML to a Table?

XML is excellent for transporting structured data, but it is awkward to analyse directly — you cannot sort, filter, or pivot a tree of tags the way you can a spreadsheet. Flattening the records into CSV unlocks all the everyday analysis tools people already know: conditional formatting, formulas, charts, and pivot tables. It also makes the data far easier to skim, because a table shows every record on one line instead of spread across many indented tags.

Worked Example

Given this XML:

<records>
  <record><name>Alice</name><age>30</age></record>
  <record><name>Bob</name><age>25</age></record>
</records>

the converter produces CSV:

name,age
Alice,30
Bob,25

Each record became a row and each child element became a column — ready to open in a spreadsheet.

Key Features

• Converts repeating XML elements into CSV rows
• Element and attribute names become columns
• Handles nested fields via flattening
• Copy or download the CSV output
• Runs entirely in your browser — no upload

Common Use Cases

• Analysis: move XML feed data into a spreadsheet for filtering and charts.
• Reporting: turn XML exports into tabular reports.
• Migration: extract data from XML systems into CSV-based tools.
• Inspection: flatten complex XML to see it as a simple table.

Tips for Accurate Tables

Conversion works best when the XML has a clear repeating record element with consistent child fields, so each row carries the same columns. Deeply nested or irregular structures are flattened, which can produce extra columns or blanks where records differ — scan the header row to confirm the columns match what you expect. If your XML uses attributes as well as child elements, both are captured, so a value that lives in an attribute still appears in the table rather than being silently dropped.

FAQ

How is XML mapped to columns?

Repeating record elements become rows, and their child elements and attributes become columns.

Does it handle nested XML?

Nested values are flattened into columns so the data fits a table.

Can I open the result in Excel?

Yes — the CSV opens directly in Excel, Google Sheets, and similar tools.

Are XML attributes included?

Yes — both child elements and attributes are captured as columns.

Can I download the output?

Yes — copy it or download it as a CSV file.

Is my data uploaded?

No. Conversion happens locally in your browser.

Related Tools

Reverse it with the CSV to XML Converter, or try the XML to YAML Converter for readable configs.