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CSV to XML

Convert CSV rows into row elements with per-column tags.File & Data Tools

CSV to XML

Convert CSV rows into <row> elements with per-column tags. Column names that are not valid XML names are renamed automatically.

About this tool

Each row becomes a row element and each column a child tag. Column names that are not valid XML names are renamed to field_N so the output is always well-formed.

How to use the CSV to XML tool

  1. Add the CSV. Header row supplies the tag names.
  2. Convert. Rows and cells are escaped correctly.
  3. Copy or save. Well-formed XML, ready to paste.

Supported formats

Input

  • Plain text or file input

Output

  • Converted or analysed output

Inputs are validated before anything is processed. Invalid values and unsupported files are rejected with a clear error instead of failing silently.

Frequently asked questions

What if headers contain spaces?

Invalid names become field_1, field_2 and so on, in column order.

Are special characters escaped?

Yes — ampersands, angle brackets and quotes all are.

Can I choose the root name?

The root is fixed as rows; renaming is a one-line manual edit.

Privacy

Everything you enter stays in this browser tab. There is no upload endpoint for tool inputs, no account, and no server-side copy of your text or files. Results are produced locally and disappear when you close the page.

No account is required and no file is ever uploaded. See the privacy policy for details about analytics and the limited data this site stores.

Known limitations

  • One level of nesting only; CSV cannot express deeper structures.

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